Washington (TDI): Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, highlighted the pivotal role of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening the country’s economy while reaffirming the government’s commitment to the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative.
The event, titled Pakistan Diaspora Leaders’ Evening, was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. and brought together prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora, financial leaders, and policymakers.
It was organized with the support of the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Banks’ Association, underscoring a coordinated effort to deepen engagement with overseas investors.
Addressing the audience, Aurangzeb paid tribute to the diaspora’s enduring contributions, describing overseas Pakistanis as “a cornerstone of Pakistan’s external resilience.”
He emphasized that remittances have consistently played a stabilizing role in the country’s balance of payments, particularly during periods of economic stress.
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Highlighting the government’s policy consistency, the finance minister noted that even during the peak of Pakistan’s recent balance of payments crisis, the authorities did not impose any restrictions on deposits held in Roshan Digital Accounts.
This, he said, demonstrated the government’s commitment to maintaining investor confidence and ensuring uninterrupted financial flows from abroad.
Aurangzeb also pointed to recent enhancements in the RDA framework, which have expanded investment opportunities for account holders.
These include diversified instruments across sectors, making it easier for overseas Pakistanis to participate in the country’s economic growth. He encouraged diaspora members to leverage these options and channel their investments into Pakistan through the platform.
The Roshan Digital Account initiative, launched to facilitate banking and investment access for non-resident Pakistanis, has emerged as a key pillar of financial inclusion and foreign inflows.
