PAKISTAN BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL DELEGATION VISITS ZTBL, HEAD OFFICE

ISLAMABAD:A high-level delegation from Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) holding meeting with the President/CEO of Zarai
Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) at ZTBL, Head Office, Islamabad.
The delegation included Mr. John Tucknott CMG MBE – Chairman of the Pakistan Britain Business Council, Mr.
Rashid Iqbal – Chief Executive/Trade Champion of the Pakistan Britain Business Council and other officials. After
detailed deliberations, both sides acknowledged the significant potential for collaboration between Pakistan
and the UK in promoting agriculture, especially in the context of food security and climate change. Key areas of
focus included trade, agricultural mechanization, and capacity building. The PBBC delegation expressed strong
appreciation for the initiatives of ZTBL, particularly those highlighted in a video documentary that showcased
the bank’s efforts in promoting financial inclusion for small farmers and rural women.
Mr. Rashid Iqbal expressed PBBC’s interest in furthering collaboration with ZTBL and indicated plans for a
subsequent visit. Worth considering the fruitful discussion, Mr. Rashid apprised that a detailed proposal for this
collaboration will be shared in the near future. It is worth noting that the PBBC delegation is currently visiting
Pakistan to attend the IDEAS EXPO in Karachi, at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan.