Construction of houses has commenced across Punjab under the "Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar" program.

This was revealed in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today.

Participants informed the meeting that in just two months, recipients of the first installment of house-building loans in Lahore, Kasur, and other districts have begun constructing their homes vigorously.

The meeting was also informed that over 550,000 people have visited the program's portal, with approximately 375,000 applications received to date.