ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will address overseas Pakistanis today (Thursday) in connection with Roshan Digital Account reaching a milestone of one billion dollars.
In a series of tweets, PTI leader Faisal Javed shared detail about the success of the RDA and its impact. He said the Roshan Digital Account was launched just a seven months ago with the objective of connecting digitally, the Non Resident Pakistanis to the country’s banking system.
Faisal Javed said more than 120,000 accounts have so far been opened from 170 countries around the world and more than$1 billion dollars have been received.
He said investment in Naya Pakistan Certificates has crossed $646 million while investment in Stock Exchange through Roshan Digital Account has crossed Rs1.6 billion.
The PTI leader said this milestone is a testament to the faith that the non-resident Pakistanis have in Pakistan and the government.
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
Under #RoshanSamaajiKhidmat RDA holders can give donations, Zakat etc. very conveniently, through the banks portal by selecting the charity and paying the amount. For the first time, they will also be able to make donations directly to the government’s landmark Ehsaas program.
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) April 28, 2021
He said two new initiatives ‘Roshan Apni Car and Roshan Samaaji Khidmat’ are being launched today for Roshan Digital Account holders.
Under Roshan Apni Car, the Roshan Digital Card Holders can avail financing 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 said under Roshan Samaaji Khidmat, the Roshan Digital Account holders can give donations and Zakat very conveniently. He said they will also be able to make donations directly to the government’s landmark Ehsaas program.
