PM Thanks Overseas Pakistanis As Roshan Digital Account Crosses $1 Billion Mark

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PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as Roshan Digital Account crosses $1 billion mark

 

Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciates the efforts of the State Bank of Pakistan and banks for achieving this significant milestone in such a short period.

ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-April 24th, 2021) Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked overseas Pakistanis as cumulative inflows in Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the $1 billion mark.

Takingto Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan said: “Alhamdulillah, funds received through Roshan Digital Account have crossed $1bn. I would like to thank our overseas Pakistanis for their overwhelming response,”.

The PM appreciated the efforts of State Bank of Pakistan and banks for achieving this significant milestone in such a short period.

The State Bank’s data showed that RDA inflows were recorded at $9 million in September last year, $42m in October, $110m in November, and $250m in December last year.

The inflows jumped to $418m in January this year, $594m in February, $806m in March and $1,000m on April 23,2021.

Fida Hussnain

Fida Hussnain is a lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, social issues and climate change. He is also a research fellow at University of Gujrat.