KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan said in a statement on Wednesday that it been noticed that a few complaints had been circulating on social media platforms regarding non-acceptance of donations from general public in “CM Flood Relief Fund” of KP and Punjab.

It said that in this context, upon enquiry of SBP, concerned banks had informed that such complaints were baseless as they were accepting donations in the “CM Flood Relief Fund” through all possible channels (including over the counter (OTC) cash transactions, online transfers and both international and local credit card transfers). The relevant banks have also confirmed that transactions are taking place in these accounts on daily basis.

The SBP said that the banks had also assured that they were making all possible efforts to play their role in the noble cause of helping people affected due to floods. The donors facing any problem may please lodge their complaints with the relevant banks or approach State Bank of Pakistan at [email protected]