About Program — CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Scheme

Chief Minister Punjab Asaan Karobar Scheme

Official financial empowerment initiative by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in collaboration with PITB & Bank of Punjab (BOP).

1. CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Card (Micro & Small Business)

Designed for retail shopkeepers, micro-entrepreneurs, and small business owners seeking clean working capital without heavy collateral requirements.

Parameter Official Specification
Loan Amount Limit Up to PKR 2,000,000 (20 Lakhs)
Security / Collateral Clean (Unsecured / Personal Guarantee)
Markup Rate 0% Interest-Free (100% Subsidized by Govt of Punjab)
Tenure & Repayment Up to 3 Years (Includes 3-month grace period + 33 equal monthly installments)
Usage Mode Digital Card transactions via POS, Mobile App, & inventory purchases
Age Eligibility 21 to 57 Years
Residency Requirement Punjab CNIC Holder with business operating in Punjab
2. CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Finance (SME Expansion)

High-capacity business financing for established SMEs requiring medium to large capital injection for machinery, inventory, or branch expansions.

Feature Tier-1 (T1) Tier-2 (T2)
Loan Range PKR 1 Million – 5 Million PKR 5 Million – 30 Million
Security Type Clean (Personal Guarantees) Secured Collateral
Tenure Up to 5 Years (6-month startup grace / 3-month existing business grace)
Age Limit 25 to 55 Years
Mandatory Documents Active NTN (Tax Filer), Rent/Ownership Agreement, Clean e-CIB history
Processing Fee Tier Schedule (100% Refundable Policy)

*Note: Processing fee is 100% refundable if the loan application is rejected or not approved.

Selected Loan Amount Range Required Fee (PKR) Status
PKR 100,000 – PKR 400,000 Rs. 2,000 100% Refundable
PKR 400,001 – PKR 800,000 Rs. 4,500 100% Refundable
PKR 800,001 – PKR 1,200,000 Rs. 7,000 100% Refundable
PKR 1,200,001 – PKR 1,600,000 Rs. 9,000 100% Refundable
PKR 1,600,001 – PKR 2,000,000 Rs. 12,000 100% Refundable
Simple 4-Step Application Procedure
Step 1: Account Registration — Register with your CNIC number and registered mobile SIM.
Step 2: Business & Loan Details — Select your required loan amount up to PKR 2,000,000 and enter business profile.
Step 3: Verification Fee Payment — Pay the tiered processing fee via QR Code/Bank Transfer and upload payment proof.
Step 4: Physical Scrutiny & Card Issue — Bank of Punjab (BOP) conducts physical verification and issues your Asaan Karobar Card.
Apply Now for Asaan Karobar Card