Access to banking is a fundamental right: SBP

Published in Dawn, March 5th, 2024

Muhammad Usama MAF-22-09

Empowering Through
Financial Literacy

 Governor Jameel Ahmad

emphasizes financial inclusion as a
fundamental right.

 Introduction to Pakistan Financial

Literacy Week (PFLW) with theme:
‘Digital Bankari – fori aur
asaan’.

 Attendees: Presidents, CEOs of

commercial banks, World Bank
officials, and stakeholders.
SBP's Commitment to Inclusive
Finance

 SBP's mission: Empower every citizen

economically.

 Inclusive finance vital for economic

growth and monetary policy
effectiveness.

 Initiatives: National Financial Inclusion

Strategy, National Financial Literacy
Programme, Banking on Equality Policy.
Bridging the Gap: Access to
Financial Services

 SBP's initiatives: RAAST, ASAAN Digital

Account, ASAAN Mobile Account, Digital
Banks.

 Specialized schemes: SME Asaan Finance

Scheme (SAAF), Credit Guarantee Scheme
for Women Entrepreneurs, PM's Youth
Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme.
Recognizing Excellence

 Excellence awards conferred to commercial

banks for active participation in National
Financial Literacy Programme.

 Contributions to improving financial

literacy acknowledged since 2017.
Exploring the Future of
Digital Finance

 Panel discussion on future trends,

challenges, and opportunities in digital
finance.

 Emphasis on embracing technological

advancements for financial stability and
sustainability.
 SBP collaborates with stakeholders to
shape a digitally empowered and
financially inclusive society.

Collaborative
Efforts for
Financial
Inclusion

Collective effort ensures stability and

sustainability in the financial
ecosystem.
THANK YOU