SBP Podcast

In this episode of SBP Podcast, we talk about financial inclusion and the role of State Bank of Pakistan in expanding the adoption and use of banking products and services in the country.

SBP Podcast discusses the Banking on Equality policy and the efforts of the central bank to improve women’s financial inclusion.

SBP Podcast explains the rationale behind keeping the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent and the outlook for inflation.

SBP Podcast discusses key takeaways from the Annual Report on The State of Pakistan’s Economy FY22-23 including global and domestic conditions as well as continuity of policy reforms to ensure sustainable growth.

SBP Podcast explains how fiscal consolidation, normalizing imports and an uptick in foreign inflows are expected to help contain inflation in the country.

SBP Podcast explains why inflation is likely to fall on the back of consolidation in international commodity prices, the Stand-by Arrangement with the IMF and recent fiscal measures by Government of Pakistan.

In the latest #SBPPodcast, we discussed the growth of Pakistan's IT sector and the potential it holds for driving economic development. The episode also highlights key challenges and opportunities for tech startups.

SBP Podcast explains why MPC expects domestic demand to remain subdued amid tight monetary stance, domestic uncertainty and continuing stress on external account and therefore inflation to start falling down from June.

This #SBPPodcast features healthcare and education experts discussing the humanitarian needs of Pakistan, especially after devastating floods and how #OverseasPakistanis can donate to leading charities through #RoshanSamaajiKhidmat. Details on Roshan Samaaji Khidmat: https://www.sbp.org.pk/RDA/Samaaji.html

The State Bank of Pakistan is committed to enhancing gender equality in the country. It has implemented myriad policies to create a conducive work environment for its female staff members and it has taken a number of steps to improve employment conditions for women in the financial sector. In this episode, we talk to some of the phenomenal women of the State Bank of Pakistan to discuss their professional journeys. We also discuss the key hurdles to achieving gender equality in the country, the efforts underway to achieve this goal and the role of the State Bank of Pakistan. Host: Adeel Azhar   Guests: Nighat Tanveer, Zeila Tahir and Faiqa Naseem