Think tank mulls account offering for overseas Pakistanis.

ISLAMABAD -- The Prime Minister's think tank on Tuesday discussed the regulatory and administrative challenges in launching savings products and digital accounts for overseas Pakistanis.

In a meeting chaired by the Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh discussed the work of high-level groups, digital account offering for overseas Pakistanis with reference to its objectives, key processes, product features and key regulatory and administrative challenges.

The adviser asked the finance secretary to organise a meeting with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor to develop and discuss features, processes and allied aspects of digital account scheme with a view to reach a unified practical approach.

The meeting discussed steps taken by the finance and banking committee and sought the committee's feedback on social safety nets. Think tank Member Sultan Ali Allana shared the committee's proposal to improve liquidity and credit for individuals and businesses.

In addition, Shaukat Tarin and Sultan Ali Allana shared proposals on enhancing temporary relief facilities, expanding lending to small and medium enterprises and...

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