In 
                      exercise of the powers conferred on it by clause (c) of 
                      sub-section (2) of Section 37 of the State Bank of Pakistan 
                      Act, 1956, the State Bank of Pakistan is pleased to notify 
                      that the name of Allied Bank of Pakistan Limited has been 
                      changed as under with effect from 28th March, 2005.
                     
                     “ALLIED 
                      BANK LIMITED”