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ISLAMABAD:
United States Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker visited the head office of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), where discussions focused on the bank’s ongoing digital transformation, including the introduction of internet, WhatsApp and mobile banking services to facilitate farmers in loan repayments, settlements and information access.
The envoy commended ZTBL’s contributions to supporting small farmers and strengthening Pakistan’s agriculture-based economy. She noted that several American companies were actively investing and operating in Pakistan’s agriculture and food sectors. Both sides exchanged views on the pressing challenges of food security and other difficulties facing the agriculture sector. Baker reaffirmed the US commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable agriculture sector.