ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmad Monday said that Roshan Digital Account initiative had facilitated Pakistani diaspora in sending money to their loved ones in Pakistan and eased digital payment system by providing full range of banking services.
He was speaking in a webinar on “Roshan Digital Account” (RDA) Sharia compliant investment and financing opportunities, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Meezan Bank Limited.
The ambassador thanked the diaspora for the record increase in the flow of remittances and hoped that this trend would continue in the future. He also underscored that the trend was a sign of confidence and trust of the overseas Pakistanis in the economic policies of the government.
The virtual interaction was attended by a broad cross-section of Pakistani diaspora based in Japan. The participants asked questions about the scheme, and appreciated the initiative. Founding President and CEO of Meezan Bank, Irfan Siddiqui spoke about the wide range of benefits for the subscribers under this initiative.
Managing Director SBP, Syed Irfan Ali also made a detailed presentation on key features and benefits of the RDA. Prime Minister Imran Khan had inaugurated the Roshan Digital Account scheme, in September last to provide innovative banking solutions to millions of non-resident Pakistanis.
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