It is advised that State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established “Financial Institutions Resolution Department (FIRD)” under the Banking Policy & Regulations Group. The FIRD will perform the function of resolution of distressed regulated entities.

2. Syed Jahangir Shah has assumed the charge of Director, FIRD. His specimen signature and contact details are appended below:

SPECIMEN SIGNATURE: Sd/- Syed Jahangir Shah Director - Financial Institutions Resolution Department Tel. No. 021-99221965, 021- 33113720 Fax No. 021-99212589

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