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Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) erstwhile Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ADBP) is the premier financial institution geared towards the development of agriculture sector through provision of financial services and technical know how.
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) erstwhile Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ADBP) is the premier financial institution geared towards the development of agriculture sector through provision of financial services and technical know how.
In order to meet the demands/needs of farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, ZTBL strives to take initiatives in introducing innovative development/production schemes to help small farmers overcome their financial needs and earn a decent living for their families, food security issues and poverty alleviation among rural population.
Our deposit products range from Current/ Savings account, term deposits to meet your daily banking needs through our vast branch network spread across the country.
The premier financial institution geared towards the development of agriculture sector through provision of financial services and technical know-how.
Our wide Branch network of 501 Branches ( Conventional & Islamic) to meet your Banking needs within your vicinity.
In order to reduce poverty in Gilgit-Baltistan area and enhance business activities for the populace, the following special products/schemes have been launched.
Terms & Conditions
| Operational Jurisdiction | All branches in Gilgit-Baltistan Area. |
| Eligibility | The creditworthy and reputable farmers having capacity to repay the loans are eligible to get financing under the said scheme. Preference will be given to new borrowers who have already experience in the subject field. However, old farmers having good repayment behavior and familiar with the captioned activity will be considered for such loan. |
| Documents Required | CNIC Copy, Loan Application, Agri.Pass Book/Fard Jamabandi, 2 recent photographs. |
| Loanable Products & their maximum loan limit | Trout Farming:
Keeping in view scarcity of productive land in Gilgit-Baltistan, the existing requirement of land for fish pond has been relaxed from minimum 4 acres and maximum 10 acres to minimum 01 Kanal and maximum 08 Kanal. The maximum limit of the loan is Rs.1.500 million per borrower/party. Yak Farming:
Seabuck Thorn Cultivation: Various precious items like oil, jam and jelly are produced from the seeds of Seabuckthorn plant. It is grown on small scale but has cultivation potential in the area with scope for foreign exchange earning. Loan limit has been fixed as Rs.52,000/- per acre. Hybrid Poplar: Loan limit has been fixed as Rs.15,000/- per acre.
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| Maximum Loan limit | The maximum loan limit under the scheme would be upto Rs.2.500 million per borrower/party. |
| Borrower’s Contribution | 10% of the loan amount will be deposited by the borrower as self-contribution. |
| Collateral | Tangible properties and all other acceptable form of securities. |
| Cost of Credit | As per Bank’s rule. |
| Repayment Schedule | Trout fish farming & Sea buckthorn loans are recoverable within 5 years in equal yearly installments commencing after 2 years of 1st disbursement. Yak farming loans are recoverable within 5 years in half yearly installments with one year grace period. Hybrid Poplar loans are recoverable within 5 years in equal half yearly/yearly installments commencing after 3 years of 1st disbursement. |
| Rate of Mark Up | The prevailing Bank rate of mark up on development loans with 3% rebate on timely repayment is applicable. |
| Monitoring | Strict monitoring is exercised by ensuring checking of utilization by the MCO in 100% cases and sample checking of utilization by the Manager, Zonal Manager (Recovery) and Internal Auditor of the Bank. |
