Unnecessary Delay In Loan Installments Under ACAG Programme Not Be Tolerated: Bilal Yasin
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Sep, 2026)
A meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Bilal Yasin, was held to review the disbursement of interest-free loans, scrutiny of applications, and timely payment of loan installments under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme.
The meeting thoroughly examined:
- Administrative affairs of the program
- Processing of applications
- Disbursement of loan installments to eligible families.
Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and DG PHATA Sikandar Zeeshan presented a detailed briefing on administrative matters and program progress.
Key Highlights:
- Over 200,000 families have received over Rs 264 billion under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar (ACAG) Programme so far.
Bilal Yasin's Statement:
"Unnecessary delays in the disbursement of loan installments under the ACAG would not be tolerated." He emphasized the need for:
- Timely disbursement of loan installments to deserving citizens
- Removing unnecessary hurdles and delays in application scrutiny
- Ensuring no delay in the second installment after the first is disbursed.
Action Points:
- Weekly monitoring of applications and loan installments under ACAG.
- Regular reviews of program progress, application scrutiny, loan approval, and installment disbursement.
- Increased effective role from Bank of Punjab, Akhuwat, NRSP, and other relevant institutions in ensuring timely installment payments.
- Emphasis on transparency and merit in the program; no compromise on facilitating deserving families.
Bilal Yasin concluded:
"Every house is a story, and every home is the foundation of a better future for a family." He promised to address prompt feedback from beneficiaries and resolve their issues effectively.