Karachi May 4 2022: Government of Pakistan has decided not to extend the tenor of Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir that is going to end today, according to Finance Minister of Pakistan.
“Tomorrow Governor SBP Dr Reza Baquir’s 3-year expires. I have spoken to him and told him of the government’s decision. I want to thank Reza for his service to Pakistan. He is an exceptionally qualified man & we worked well during our brief time together. I wish him the very best.” says Finance Minister Miftah Ismail
“Alhamdulillah tomorrow I complete my 3 years as Governor of our central bank. Allah has been kind to give me the chance to serve my country in public office. To other fellow Pakistanis, especially overseas, I encourage you to consider public service” says Reza Baqir Governor State Bank of Pakistan.
He added, “I want to thank all my SBP colleagues whose hard work made these initiatives possible. You did most of the work. My role was to provide the strategic vision, bring out the innovative ideas inside you, push you to achieve your potential, and assure you that I have your back.”
“In my view you are a pillar for our economic stability. I want to especially thank Deputy Governors and SBP Corporate Management Team for your teamwork and support. I also want to thank the 4 Finance Ministers and 5 Finance Secretaries I worked with over my 3 years” says Reza Baqir
At the last he said, ” We face several challenges but also have great strengths as a country to address them. I am confident and hopeful that we as a country will make the right choices to overcome the challenges ahead of us.”
