Punjab: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif today inaugurated the "Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme", aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises and boosting economic growth in the province. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Lahore, she also introduced the "Asaan Karobar Finance Card", which offers interest-free loans of up to 30 million rupees.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister highlighted that the government has prepared business plans and feasibility studies to assist loan recipients.