National Bank of Pakistan
Golden
Jubilee
Date of Issue (November 8, 1999)
Established in 1949, the government controlled National Bank of Pakistan has played a unique role both as a commercial bank and as a trustee of public finances. Operating through a network of 1445 domestic and 23 Overseas branches it has been at the forefront of national economic development. Its contribution in the development of small and medium size entrepreneurs is significant. It is credited with introducing such innovative schemes as People's Credit Scheme (1960), supervised agricultural credit programme (1972). and educational loans on on compassionate grounds.