ISLAMABAD:Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin was briefed on the progress of Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) here on Tuesday.
The advisor presided over the meeting of KPP Steering Committee which was informed that the programme had been launched successfully whereas applications for the award of loan were being received through SMS from all over the country.
The meeting was attended by Chairman of Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NPHDA), Chairman of NTC, President Bank of Punjab, Secretary Finance and senior officers, said a press statement issued by the finance ministry.
The committee was informed that the loans would be disbursed after fulfillment of requirements to the deserving applicants for the uplift of living standards of the underprivileged people of the country, adding small loans for business, farmers and construction of houses were included under the programme.
On the occasion, Shaukat Tarin stressed that all stakeholders should rise to the occasion, gear themselves up for the task and take part in a new nation building activity under umbrella of Kamyab Pakistan Programme.
He said the Kamyab Pakistan Programme would prove to be a milestone in uplifting the lower strata of the society.
The participants of the meeting assured the Adviser of their full cooperation and participation in making the program successful.