Karachi :
The President launched a comprehensive policy of the State Bank of Pakistan to improve the economic autonomy of persons with disabilities (PWDs). He said that the implementation of the new policy by the SBP would play a significant role in alleviating the difficulties faced by the PWD.
According to sources, President Arif Alvi launched the policy as a special guest. The policy aims to improve access to banking services and the inclusion of persons with disabilities as bank employees to improve their economic autonomy. Partnership between banks and NGOs Has developed a policy to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
In this context, under the SBP guidelines, the Board of Directors of banks now need to approve a strategic framework for the inclusion of PWD in the financial net while the management will ensure its implementation.
Under the policy framework, the bank will provide services to meet the special needs of all types of PWDs, including the physically handicapped, visually impaired and hearing or visually impaired. Banks were asked to provide the necessary forms and documents. Ensure, provide sign language interpreting service and build ramps to access all branches and ATMs.
A clause in the policy requires banks to meet the job quota set for PWDs. To encourage women PWDs, the employment quota for PWDs in banks should be at least 25%. Will
