Askari Bank has partnered with Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) for improving the socio-economic life of differently-abled persons. This collaboration will help differently-abled persons to start their own business or expand their existing business through SBP’s Small Enterprise Financing and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Special Persons. To facilitate differently-abled persons and cater to their credit needs, STEP will connect them with AKBL. The awareness sessions will also be conducted regarding financing to differently-abled persons. The MoU was signed by Mr. Hussain Ali Haider, Country Head SME, AKBL and Mr. Muhammad Atif Sheikh, Executive Director, STEP at National Library of Pakistan, Centre for Research on Inclusive Development