SBP intends to improve housing, construction financing to 1% of GDP from current 0.2%
Move comes after demand for Islamic financing soars in housing sector
State Bank of Pakistan tells banks to raise housing loan portfolio to 5% of private sector credit
Easing of rules will help enhance bank financing for youth, consumers
Governor Baqir chairs meeting, discusses housing projects and way forward
Encourages banks to view such financing as opportunity to broaden balance sheet
Expert says higher tax burden weighs on investor confidence
Amounts to Rs62.96 billion at the end of March, YoY increase equals 15.4%
Amounts to Rs60.8b at end of December, up 4.7%
Former HBFC chairman says Pakistan needs more housing banks