ISLAMABAD, Oct 9: All branches of the State Bank of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, United Bank, Muslim Commercial Bank and Allied Bank will receive donations made to the “President’s Relief Fund for Earthquake Victims - 2005” set up by the government of Pakistan.

The fund has been set up to mobilize resources for relief efforts for people affected by Saturday’s earthquake.

According to a press release, all proceeds received in the name of the fund will be credited to the public account of the federal government under following heads of account:- “G-12 Special Deposit Fund”, “G-121- Relief Fund”, “G-12130-President‘s Relief Fund for earthquake victims-2005”.

The fund will receive donations from both domestic and international donors. Contributions from abroad will be received at all branches of the above-mentioned banks. In countries with no branches of the banks, contributions will be received at the Pakistan missions and remitted to the State Bank of Pakistan.

Accounts of the fund will be maintained by Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues, Islamabad.