KARACHI: The finance ministry and the State Bank of Pakistan promoted the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme to overseas investors at an event in Washington, DC, while announcing new account categories aimed at widening participation.
The authorities introduced Roshan Digital Business Accounts and individual accounts for foreign nationals, extending access beyond non-resident Pakistanis as part of efforts to attract external inflows.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad told attendees the programme, launched in 2020, remains a key channel for remittances and investment, offering instruments such as Naya Pakistan Certificates.
HBL, one of the largest banks facilitating RDA accounts, said the platform provides overseas investors with access to Pakistan’s financial system, including investment products with repatriation flexibility.
Officials said the initiative would continue to be refined to support capital inflows as the government seeks to sustain economic stability and growth.The session was attended by members of the Pakistani diaspora and banking sector representatives and included a question-and-answer segment.
