As such, SBP has recently issued policy instructions to all banks binding them to expand their ATM network in a phased manner so as to achieve a target level of one ATM for each bank branch. Once this target is achieved, we have plans to gradually raise the bar so as to come close to the international levels.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the banking industry of Pakistan has tremendous growth potential and can deliver a lot more than what it is delivering right now. The driving force behind the efficiency and dynamism of the banking business today is the use of technology.