ISLAMABAD: British High Commission hosted a reception in Islamabad to celebrate Standard Chartered’s 150th anniversary of operations in Pakistan today on 4th of July. British Bank Standard Chartered is the largest and longest-serving international bank in Pakistan with its 121 branches and over 4,500 Pakistani employees. UK Trade and Investment have worked with Standard Chartered across the nation in more than 20 cities.
British High Commissioner Adam Thomson and Standard Chartered C.E.O., Mohsin Ali Nathani welcomed Standard Chartered Global Chief Executive, Peter Sands and its Executive Director Europe, Middle East, Africa and Americas, V. Shankar, to Pakistan. They were joined by business leaders, diplomats and members of the media to celebrate the banks momentous anniversary and its enduring connections with Pakistan.
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson Speaking to the guests stated that, the trade between UK and Pakistan is an important, vibrant example of the strength and depth of our bilateral relationship.
Recognizing the services Thomson expressed that Standard Chartered Bank is a great example of how prestigious British brand can create jobs not only in UK, but also here in Pakistan.
He congratulated Standard Chartered for enhancing the banking sector here in Pakistan through its services such as introducing advanced practices and expertise from UK and other dynamic international markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Partnerships such as this will contribute towards achieving our new goal of increasing trade between our two countries every year to £3 billion by 2015, as announced by my Prime Minister during his recent visit to Pakistan this weekend, added Thomson.
He said that the British Government, UK Trade and Investment and other partners are through a network of UK Trade and Investment officials, have been providing advice, inspiration and practical help businesses need to turn into a working, profitable business.
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