Barclays Bank clarifies reports

Responding to reports appearing in certain sections of the press that mention increased security at the Islamabad branch of Barclays Bank, Managing Director and Country Head of Barclays Bank PLC Pakistan, Mohsin Nathani said: "The safety of our customers and staff is of paramount importance to us.
In view of the recent law and order situation in Islamabad and to ensure maximum comfort and convenience to our customers and staff, the branch management contacted relevant authorities as a matter of routine security procedure to arrange a stronger security presence at the branch premises. We are pleased to share that our operations are running smoothly at all branches and sales centres in various locations around the country."-PR