State Bank of Pakistan opens Türkiye quake relief fund
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to open “Prime Minister’s Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund Account” for collecting donations to support the earthquake victims and Turkish Government in a difficult time.
SBP has asked the
commercial and microfinance banks to open the account of the Fund and receive contributions
in cash, through cheques, pay order and demand drafts, at all their branches
across the country.
The Government of
Pakistan has already notified establishment of a relief fund, namely, Prime
Minister’s Relief Fund for Türkiye Earthquake Victims.
The Fund shall accept
donations/ contributions both from domestic and international sources for the
aforesaid purpose. The Fund will be administered by the National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA) while the Accountant General Pakistan Revenue will
maintain accounts of the Fund.