Federal Ombudsperson's Meeting with the Regional Heads of Banks in Gilgit-Baltistan
Ms. Fauzia Viqar, Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment, met with regional heads of all banks operating in Gilgit-Baltistan at the Head Office of Karakoram Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL). Ms. Fauzia briefed everyone on the mandate of FOSPAH and discussed the establishment of its office in the region. It was brought up in the meeting that the inquiry committees are absent at the regional level. Ms Fauzia Viqar issued immediate instructions to form anti-harassment committees at all tiers and stressed the legal obligation to ensure compliance. She also emphasized increasing women’s financial inclusion and fully implementing State Bank reforms to support women’s participation in the banking sector.
