Banking sector: NADRA chief assures ZTBL’s CEO of supporting evolving needs

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, on Wednesday reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the banking sector.

He made these remarks during a meeting with President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti.

Chairman NADRA highlighted the vital role of his organisation in providing comprehensive identity verification and financial services to banks, thereby strengthening digital banking security, regulatory compliance, and financial inclusion.

ZTBL President Bhatti acknowledged NADRA’s crucial role in facilitating banking operations. He also highlighted the bank’s remarkable turnaround over the past three years, marked by record loan disbursement, recovery of long-standing advances, and highest-ever profits.

Additionally, Bhatti emphasized ZTBL’s milestone achievements, including the launch of various digital banking products and services for the first time.

Chairman NADRA appreciated ZTBL’s outstanding performance and its contribution to strengthening the rural economy. In turn, President/CEO Bhatti expressed gratitude for the prompt resolution of a critical NADRA-related issue faced by the bank. Both reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to promote inclusive growth and improve access to financial services for the country’s small farmers.

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