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60 Employees of Zari Taraqiati Bank Limited Reinstated
Feb 18th
Out of 68, 60 employees of Zari Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), who were sacked during 1996-98, have been reinstated, the bank Vice President (VP) informed the Sub-Committee of Federal Cabinet on Re-instatement of Sacked Employees of ZTBL on Wednesday.
ZTBL VP told the meeting that the rest eight employees had not contacted the committee so far. He said the re-instated employees were being promoted and salaries were being paid to them as per instructions of the sub-committee of federal cabinet.
Senators Dr Malik and Hassil Bezinjo from Balochistan informed the meeting that the people of Balochistan had not been given their due More >
ATMs Needed on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway
Feb 18th
Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) has made the travel fast, safe and convenient. In the beginning, people traveling on this mega-road faced some difficulties and not all people were fond of traveling by this route. Main concern of people was lack of facilities like rest areas, eating outlets, gas / petrol stations, garages, etc.
Over the last decade, many of these facilities have been provided and traveling by M-2 Motorway has become more of a norm than exception. However, availability of Auto Teller Machines (ATMs) is still very thin if not non-existent.
It will give travelers peace of mind if more ATMs are added More >
Soneri Bank Expands Branch Network to 154
Feb 18th
Soneri Bank has recently added a new branch to its network. The recent addition brings the total branch network to 154 across Pakistan.
Soneri Bank was incorporated on September 28, 1991 and the first branch of the bank was opened in Lahore on April 16, 1992. The bank also operates in Northern Areas of the country where no other private bank has ventured so far.
The bank, being a conventional commercial bank, is also offering Islamic banking services.
To locate the Soneri Bank branch closest to call you can call the bank’s 24/7 toll-free call centre at 0800-00500 or visit its website.
More >Money Transfer Through “Benami Accounts” to be Stopped
Feb 18th
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked commercial banks to prevent money transfers through ‘Benami Accounts’ and remain extra vigilant about Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
This advice was given at a Compliance Forum meeting arranged by the SBP in collaboration with the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) here on Saturday.
The meeting was part of a consultative approach being followed by the central bank to help build capacity of banks in their compliance framework.
SBP’s Director Banking Policy and Regulation Department Syed Irfan Ali briefed the participants about various steps taken by the central bank for strengthening regulations to curb money-laundering and illegal More >
UBL, Bank Albilad Enter In Remittances Agreement
Feb 18th
United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan and Bank Albilad, Saudi Arabia have joined hands to facilitate remittance of funds from expatriate Pakistanis living and working in Saudi Arabia. This partnership between UBL and Bank Albilad is an important step in solidifying the two bankís relationship while at the same time improving the quality of service to customers.
Under the agreement remitters can use UBL’s TezRaftaar Cash (cash over the counter) service whereby the beneficiary can obtain cash payment of up to Rs500,000 over the counter from any UBL branch in Pakistan against a remittance in their name. TezRaftaar Cash is a free, fast More >
