World Bank Launches Young Economists Immersion Program to Engage Emerging Policy Talent in Pakistan
World Bank Pakistan invites aspiring economists to compete for a paid two-month opportunity with its Economic Policy Team, offering hands-on experience in developing the Pakistan Development Update report.
Pakistan’s Policy Rate Remains Region’s Highest, Raising Concerns Among Business Community
Pakistan’s policy rate remains the highest in South Asia at 11 percent, triggering concern among exporters and industrialists who warn of lost competitiveness, while the SBP defends its stance as necessary for economic stability.
NIBAF Hosts Monetary Policy Management Training for SBOTS-27 Batch Led by SBP’s Fida Hussain
NIBAF held a two-day training on monetary policy management for SBOTS-27 officers, led by Fida Hussain, Director of Economic Policy Review Department, State Bank of Pakistan.
Dr. Aasim Husain Highlights Root Causes of Pakistan’s Economic Struggles at Pakistan Banking Summit 2025
At the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, international economist Dr. Aasim Husain dissected the underlying causes of Pakistan’s persistent economic woes, pointing to population pressures, policy lapses, and debt obligations, while stressing that IMF-supported efforts still offer a viable path toward long-term resilience.