Business Desk 
Jul 30, 2025
The government is taking steps to enhance financial support for industries in Pakistan, with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan holding an important meeting with the President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Rehmat Ali Hasni, on Wednesday.
According to an official statement issued in this regard, the meeting was aimed at discussing industrial loans, promoting investing, and finding solutions to facilitate further cooperation between the banking sector and industries.
Khan asserted that expanding financial facilities was key to sustainable industrial growth. He said that NBP's contributions through loans and funding for industries were important, as they support economic activity and jobs.
“The collaboration of the banking sector is crucial for economic development,” Khan said. “A strong industrial infrastructure requires active support from financial institutions.”
The SAPM added that banks need to further make investments and bolster support for entrepreneurs, assuring the government would keep creating a conducive environment for local and international investors.
NBP President Rehmat Ali Hasni assured the SAPM the National Bank of Pakistan was committed to the government’s vision, and facilitating businesses with financing solutions will persist in order to spur growth.
