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      <title>Faysal Bank launches ‘Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana’ to promote affordable housing</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has introduced Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana, part of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Subsidised Profit, Low-Cost Housing Finance Scheme, designed to foster inclusive and affordable housing solutions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;FBL seeks to support disadvantaged communities by providing Shariah-compliant housing finance alternatives that are available, clear, and tailored for those buying a home for the first time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The program targets individuals and families often overlooked by traditional mortgage options, helping them achieve home ownership and move towards economic and social advancement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The program offers lower profit rates and simplified eligibility criteria, improving access to home financing for families with low to moderate incomes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Funding is offered for buying completed properties, obtaining land for construction, or building houses on owned land, utilising the Diminishing Musharakah approach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Commenting on the launch, Mr Yousaf Hussain, President &amp;amp; CEO of Faysal Bank, said:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“We are honoured to support SBP’s national initiative by providing Shariah-compliant solutions that help low-income families achieve home ownership. This reflects our commitment to financial inclusion and long-term economic and social progress.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Available across Faysal Bank’s nationwide branch network, the initiative also contributes to broader economic activity in the construction and allied sectors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;FBL’s initiatives underscore the joint contribution of banks and SBP in enhancing housing availability and national progress, while catering to the changing financial requirements of countless Pakistanis&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has introduced Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana, part of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Subsidised Profit, Low-Cost Housing Finance Scheme, designed to foster inclusive and affordable housing solutions.</strong></p>
<p>FBL seeks to support disadvantaged communities by providing Shariah-compliant housing finance alternatives that are available, clear, and tailored for those buying a home for the first time.</p>
<p>The program targets individuals and families often overlooked by traditional mortgage options, helping them achieve home ownership and move towards economic and social advancement.</p>
<p>The program offers lower profit rates and simplified eligibility criteria, improving access to home financing for families with low to moderate incomes.</p>
<p>Funding is offered for buying completed properties, obtaining land for construction, or building houses on owned land, utilising the Diminishing Musharakah approach.</p>
<p>Commenting on the launch, Mr Yousaf Hussain, President &amp; CEO of Faysal Bank, said:</p>
<p>“We are honoured to support SBP’s national initiative by providing Shariah-compliant solutions that help low-income families achieve home ownership. This reflects our commitment to financial inclusion and long-term economic and social progress.”</p>
<p>Available across Faysal Bank’s nationwide branch network, the initiative also contributes to broader economic activity in the construction and allied sectors.</p>
<p>FBL’s initiatives underscore the joint contribution of banks and SBP in enhancing housing availability and national progress, while catering to the changing financial requirements of countless Pakistanis</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:21:54 +0500</pubDate>
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