Asif Bashir, Group Chief ABL thanked the participants for attending the session. He further apprised about the importance of SME sector and impediments which are being addressed with the coordination of all stakeholders. He highlighted about the ABL's new innovative initiatives including provision of free of cost Warehousing facility which greatly facilitates the obligors in different areas of the country.
He added that ABL has conducted various awareness programmes for enhancing Agriculture and SME financing in various parts of the country and intends to continue such types of programmes in future as well. Abdul Haque, Deputy Director- SBP highlighted the contribution of SMEs in economic growth of the country and briefed the audience on various SBP Products available to SMEs through banks.
He emphasized the role of SMEs in economic growth of the country. He also appreciated Allied Bank for arranging such an event at Nawabshah. Zahid Memon, Chairman, Pharmaceutical Association, representing business community of Nawabshah, appreciated the ABL's performance in the area particularly in extending the financing to SME obligors. He also encouraged the participants to avail the financing facilities from ABL.-PR