Finance Minister Meets NBP Chairman & President, Discusses Banking Sector Priorities

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, met with Imran Sarwar, the President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), at the bank's headquarters in Karachi on Thursday. Mr. Naved A. Khan, the Chairman of NBP, was also present during the meeting.

The Finance Minister congratulated Mr. Sarwar on his appointment and extended his best wishes for his new role. The meeting discussed matters related to NBP as well as broader issues concerning the financial sector.

President NBP, Mr. Imran Sarwar, provided the Minister with an overview of the bank's initiatives and performance. He highlighted NBP's efforts in promoting and supporting women's financial inclusion, economic participation, digital transformation, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, he informed the Minister about the bank's initiatives to enhance customer services and facilities.

Both parties engaged in discussions regarding the role of the banking sector in supporting the country's financial and economic objectives.