The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) (Urdu: زرعی ترقیاتی بینک; lit.

It remains the largest public sector agriculture development financial institution in the country.

[citation needed] Zarai Taraqiati Bank's history goes back to 1952 when Agricultural Development Finance Corporation was founded under a Central Act for the purpose of expanding financial facilities and promoting the development and modernisation of Agriculture in Pakistan.

In 1957, the Agricultural Bank of Pakistan was established and advanced both short and long-term loans.

[4] Subsequently, the Agricultural Development Bank Ordinance was enacted on 18 February 1961.