NBP installs two ATMs on Murree Road
NBP Operation Chief Rawalpindi, Syed Anjum Naseer and Regional Head Majid Chaudhary inaugurated the newly installed ATM machines during their visit at Passport Office Branch at Murree Road.
Speaking on the occasion, NBP Operation Chief Rawalpindi, Syed Anjum Naseer said that the installation of more ATM machines was the longstanding demand of the local customers that has been materialized by the NBP management.
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