Islamabad, February 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Shaukat Tarin presided over the Steering Committee meeting of Kamyab Pakistan Program (KPP) at Finance Division, today. Adviser to the Prime Minister on overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Mr. Ayub Afridi, Secretary Finance, Secretary Overseas Pakistanis and HRD, President Bank of Punjab, Chairman SECP, CEO Akhuwat Foundation and other senior officers attended the meeting. A thorough presentation was given to the Finance Minister on the progress of Kamyab Pakistan Program.

It was informed that Kamyab Pakistan Programme is going successfully and applications for the award of loans are being received through SMS. The loans are being disbursed among deserving applicant after meeting the requirements. It was apprised to the meeting that loans of more than Rs. 2.5 billion have been disbursed. Small loans for business, farmers and construction of houses are included under the program. Finance Minister Mr. Shaukat Tarin appreciated all the stakeholders for their contributions in the success of the Kamyab Pakistan Programme and further directed for the expansion of Kamyab Pakistan Programme throughout Pakistan.

The meeting also discussed the inclusion of prospective Pakistani migrant workers into the programme and directed the stakeholders to frame modalities for the disbursement of interest free loans to Pakistani overseas workers. In his concluding remarks, Finance Minister stressed that Kamyab Pakistan Program is a milestone project, having exponential potential to transform the lives of the lower strata of the society. The participants of the meeting assured the Finance Minister of their full cooperation and participation in making the program successful.

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