Press Release
Islamabad – November 26, 2025The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH), Government of Pakistan, Ms.FauziaViqar, visited the Head Office of ZaraiTaraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) in Islamabad today. She waswarmly received by Mr. Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, President/CEO ZTBL.As part of the visit, an awareness seminar on the Protection against Harassment of Women at theWorkplace Act, 2010 was jointly organized by ZTBL and FOSPAH. The session was attended by ZTBLemployees, including senior management and staff working in the branches across the country both face to face and virtually via Zoom ensuring broadparticipation.
Ms. FauziaViqar delivered the keynote address, highlighting the significance of creating safe, respectful,and inclusive work environments. The President/CEO ZTBL also addressed the participants, reiteratingthe Bank’s commitment to upholding the principles of workplace dignity and zero tolerance forharassment.
The seminar featured detailed briefings on the Workplace Act, 2010 by Mr. Waqar Ahmed, AssistantRegistrar, FOSPAH who as the principal speaker, along with Ms. Momina Asif, CommunicationsOfficer, FOSPAH. They elaborated on the legal framework, reporting mechanism and institutionalresponsibilities associated with the Act.
A dedicated Q&A session allowed employees to seek clarifications and engage directly with thespeakers.
ZTBL remainscommitted to ensure a safe and equitable workplace for all its employees and the event concluded with an exchange of souvenirs between both organizations.
