NBP inaugurates first ‘disability-friendly’ branch

28 Jan, 2023

KARACHI: In line with SBP’s vision to transform banks’ branches into disability-friendly branches for Persons With Disability (PWD); NBP has inaugurated its first branch having state of the art facilities for PWD on Shaheed-e-Millat Road.

The initiative is part of the bank’s advocacy platform to create a more inclusive community for people with disabilities in Pakistan. The NBP President, (A), Rehmat Ali Hasnie inaugurated the branch along with Karim Akram Khan, SEVP/Group Chief, LCMG, Imran Farooqui, SEVP/Group Chief, Mehmood Akhtar Nadeem, Group Head, OPG, Shahzad Ahmed Karimi, PSO/EVP and other executives from HRMG, IDG, RBG, Aitemaad, OPG & LCMG.

The branch is modified to better suit the needs of people with disabilities focusing primarily on enhanced mobility access. Low-height ATM desks, dedicated areas for wheelchairs in waiting areas, and other new options are added for people with disabilities, to ensure fast-tracked customer service.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2023

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