Sir: The coronavirus outbreak has rendered many people jobless while some are distressed and not able to go out to earn bread and butter.
During such a hard time, we Pakistanis have a responsibility to donate generously. However, keeping in mind social distancing norms and the fear of contracting the virus, many people are confused regarding how to make donations. It was a cause of concern for me about how to make donations safely with the ever-increasing corona cases in Pakistan. This is where digital financial services and their ability to disburse donations come into play. Platforms have enabled privileged members of society to help many deserving people.
These innovative and convenient digital payment services give us a user-friendly platform through which we can donate from the comfort of our homes. Financial institutions have come across a long way to provide support for financial relief efforts in Pakistan. To date, customers have donated millions of rupees to beneficiaries under various initiatives during this pandemic. The potential of banks and fintech companies is massive, and the way they have helped us in keeping our traditional ways of helping each other alive, at the time of need is appreciable.
IMAD ALI KHAN
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