Finance Minister, NBP president discuss banking sector's role in economic priorities
METTIS GLOBAL • • 1 min read
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) President Imran Sarwar at the bank's Karachi head office to talk about how banks can support national financial and economic goals, Mettis Global reported. Sarwar outlined NBP's recent efforts to lift women's economic participation, speed up its digital shift and back small and medium enterprises. He also explained measures aimed at better client care and banking facilities.
The minister went to the head office to congratulate Sarwar on taking up the post and offered good wishes for his tenure ahead. NBP Chairman Naved A. Khan also attended the discussion. The talks went beyond the bank itself and touched on wider problems confronting the financial sector.
The federal government made the appointment, which took effect straight away. A Finance Division notification dated September 3 set out the three-year term.
At a glance
- NBP President Imran Sarwar briefed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on the bank's initiatives and performance.
- The discussion covered women's economic participation, digital transformation and support for SMEs.
- Sarwar was appointed NBP president and CEO for three years through a September 3 notification.
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Originally reported by METTIS GLOBAL
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