Last Updated on: 4th September 2023, 09:27 am
Prime Minister Imran Khan will today announce two new plans for overseas Pakistanis, according to PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan.
“Today, Prime Minister Imran Khan will address Pakistanis overseas as #RoshanDigitalAccount hits a huge $1 billion milestone. The RDA was launched just seven months ago to fully digitally connect NRPs to Pakistan’s banking system,” tweeted the PTI Senator.
Today PM Imran Khan will address overseas Pakistanis in connection with #RoshanDigitalAccount reaching a great milestone of 1 Billion Dollars. RDA was launched just 7 months ago, with the objective of connecting NRPs to Pakistan’s Banking System completely digitally.
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 28, 2021
“Today more than 120,000 accounts from 170 countries around the world were opened and received more than $1 billion. Investment in Naya Pakistan Certificates has exceeded $646 million. RDA’s investment in the stock market has exceeded $1.6 billion PKR, “he said. He wrote in a later tweet.
Today more than 120,000 accounts have been opened from 170 countries around the world and more than 1 Billion Dollars have been received. Investment in Naya Pakistan Certificates has crossed 646 Million Dollars. Investment in Stock Exchange through RDA has crossed PKR 1.6 Billion
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 28, 2021
Javed announced the names of the two new programs PM Imran Khan will launch today.
“This milestone is a testament to the trust the NRP has in Pakistan and Prime Minister Imran Khan led the PTI government. To further enrich the #RoshanDigitalAccount program, two new initiatives for RDA holders are launched today:
Roshan Apni Car
Roshan Samaaji Khidmat, “he tweeted.
Today more than 120,000 accounts have been opened from 170 countries around the world and more than 1 Billion Dollars have been received. Investment in Naya Pakistan Certificates has crossed 646 Million Dollars. Investment in Stock Exchange through RDA has crossed PKR 1.6 Billion
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 28, 2021
He said the Roshan Apni Car program will enable Pakistanis overseas to buy cars for loved ones at very attractive prices.
“Now RDA owners can use the #RoshanApniCar financing at very attractive conditions to buy a car for their loved ones in Pakistan. Banks offer conventional and Islamic financing modes at attractive margins from 7% with delivery. Priority.” he wrote.
The senator said it is now possible for Pakistanis overseas to pay for donations simply by logging into bank portals and selecting the charity they want to pay and the amount.
“Under #RoshanSamaajiKhidmat, RDA holders can make donations, zakat, etc. very conveniently through the banking portal by selecting the charity and paying the amount. For the first time, they can also donate directly to the program. Ehsaas, a benchmark of the government,” he tweeted.
Now RDA holders can avail financing under #RoshanApniCar at very attractive terms to purchase a car for their loved ones in Pakistan. Banks are offering both conventional & Islamic modes of financing at attractive mark-up rates starting from 7% with priority delivery.
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 28, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan has repeatedly referred to Pakistanis abroad as the country’s “greatest asset” and promised to pursue policies that benefit them.
Over the past few months, the Prime Minister has tasked his government with proposing electoral reforms that will enable Pakistanis abroad to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The Roshan Digital Account Initiative
The Roshan Digital Account is an initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan to meet the banking needs of Pakistanis abroad and make it easier for them to invest in their home country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the initiative in September last year. A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office last year stated that “it is the first time in the history of the country that unreturned Pakistanis (NRPs) are able to open an account through a fully digital process and online without opening an account remotely.” need. “to visit a bank branch, embassy or consulate.”
