Muhammad Aurangzeb today urged overseas Pakistanis to continue supporting the country’s economy through remittances and investments, while addressing the Roshan Digital Account and Remittance Roadshow in Washington DC.
The event, held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC with the support of the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Banks’ Association, brought together Pakistani diaspora leaders and community representatives.
During his address, the finance minister paid tribute to the Pakistani diaspora, calling overseas Pakistanis a key pillar of the country’s economic resilience, particularly at a time when external financing and foreign exchange stability remain critical.
He reaffirmed the government’s continued commitment to the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme and highlighted that even during Pakistan’s most severe balance of payments crisis, no restrictions were imposed on RDA deposits.
RDA platform was launched in 2020 to allow non-resident Pakistanis to open digital bank accounts remotely and invest in Pakistani stocks, Naya Pakistan Certificates, Roshan Apni Car, and Roshan Apna Ghar products without physically visiting Pakistan. The minister also highlighted recent enhancements made to the scheme, which have expanded the range of investment options available to overseas Pakistanis.
He encouraged expats to make full use of the platform and continue investing in Pakistan’s economy through formal channels.
