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

SBP’s Monetary Policy Department Director, Mr. Fida Hussain discusses the recent decision to raise the central bank's policy rate by 100 basis points to 17%. He explains the rationale behind the decision and shares the overall outlook for Pakistan's economy.

Pakistan’s population has increased rapidly from 59 million in 1970 to 231 million in 2021. Of this tally, 155 million people are aged 30 years or younger which is more than the combined population of France and Germany. The right policy mix and private sector initiatives can capitalize on this segment to boost the country’s economic prospects. However, doing so entails moderating population growth and a host of other measures. Ana Khattak, Attaullah Abbasi and Hira Ghaffar are among a team of young researchers at the State Bank of Pakistan. In this episode of the SBPPodcast, they share key findings that can help unlock Pakistan’s demographic dividend.

All debt repayments are on track and country's foreign exchange reserves are expected to rise in second half of fiscal year; says Governor SBP Mr. Jameel Ahmad in an exclusive SBP Podcast.

Mr. Sohail Javaad, Executive Director, Digital Financial Services Group, talks about the digital evolution of Pakistan’s financial landscape. He explains SBP’s role in providing a nurturing framework/ platform for fintechs and other stakeholders to enhance their facilities, services and products. He highlights some unique achievements of Pakistan such as having two payment platforms i.e. 1 Link and Raast; the successful implementation of systemically important initiatives such as PayPak, RTGS, and the benefits they bring. He addresses important current issues such as why certain petrol pumps no longer accept card payments. He also addresses the future of cryptocurrencies in Pakistan, and why PayPal is not available in the country.

Host: Adeel Azhar 

Guest: Sohail Javaad   

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Continuing the discussion in our last #SBPPodcast, in this episode SBP's official discusses more on #FATF journey and contribution of #SBP in the national effort.

#Pakistan has come out of the FATF’s grey list. To know more on what is #FATF and what coming out of grey list means watch the latest #SBPPodcast, where the #SBP official takes you through the FATF journey and explains how #Pakistan benefits from this.

SBP’s Research Advisor & Chief Economist discusses the recent decision to maintain policy rate at 15% and shares the overall outlook for Pakistan's economy.

We all are excited to have the Rs75 commemorative banknote. In this #SBPPodcast, SBP officials unfold the efforts and hard work behind the creation of this banknote & brings you the story from conception till issuance about its design, features & much more.

Opening a bank account has never been so easy as it is today. #AsaanMobileAccount allows opening an account using even a simple feature mobile phone just needing your CNIC only. In this #SBPPodcast we discuss how it is #Asaan & what features does it offer.

Watch the latest #SBPPodcast where SBP's Senior Economist discusses Trade Organizations and their role in synergizing public private sector collaboration for evidence based structural reforms leading to a progressive & sustainable economy.