Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed cheques under the Asaan Karobar Scheme in Lahore today (Monday).

Addressing the ceremony, she stated that within a month of launching the scheme, interest-free loans ranging from one million to 30 million rupees are being provided to youth, facilitating entrepreneurship.

Highlighting economic improvements, she said that after seven to eight years, Pakistan's financial conditions and living standards are improving.

Stressing the importance of financial accessibility, she stated that over 185,000 applications have been received for loans up to 1 million rupees, while 71,000 applications have been submitted for loans up to 30 million rupees.

She stated that under the Apna Ghar Scheme, 13,000 individuals have benefited from housing loans so far.