Alhamra Panel discussion about Beena Sarwar’s documentary film Democracy in Debt – Sri Lanka – Beyond the Headlines featuring Mr. Zafar Masud
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Pakistan – Trade, Debt & Poverty Reduction
Mr. Zafar Masud and Syed Sayem Ali co-author an article stating that by enhancing trade competitiveness, reducing barriers, and fostering an investment-friendly climate, Pakistan can pave the way for sustainable economic growth, increased exports, and a path out of debt distress.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Challenges: Tackling Debt, Borrowing, and Sustainability
The interview delves into Pakistan’s Fiscal Challenges, highlighting issues like high debt levels, reliance on borrowing, and the need for a more sustainable fiscal policy.
Zafar Masud Highlights the Possibility and Effectiveness of Debt Rescheduling — Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Saath
Zafar Masud Kamran Khan Kay Saath highlights the possibility and effectiveness of debt rescheduling. while speaking at a special series of Dunya News
Zafar Masud on the Impact of Debts on the Geostrategic Matters — Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Saath
Zafar Masud Kamran Khan Kay Saath sheds light on the impact of debts on the geostrategic matters of the country and how these impacts can be tackled while speaking at a special series of Dunya News
Zafar Masud about the Rapid Increase in Pakistan’s debt — Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Saath
Zafar Masud Kamran Khan Kay Saath answers questions about the rapid increase in Pakistan’s debt during a special series of Dunya News
Correlation Between Debt Restructuring and Banking Crises
An extremely telling depiction about debt restructuring and banking crises in the attached graph
The Case Against Rearrangement of Local Sovereign Debt
There has been talk lately about the requirement of local currency debt rearrangement for Pakistan, necessitated by the fact that the government’s debt servicing, budgeted for 2023-24 at Rs7.4 trillion, has increased to approximately 75 per cent of total tax collection and exceeds the net revenues, after transfer to provinces, of Rs6.9tn.
Mr. Zafar Masud Shares his Vision for Enabling Microfinance Industry to Achieve Financial Inclusion
In this insightful video, Mr. Zafar Masud, Chairman of Pakistan Banks’ Association and President & CEO of The Bank of Punjab, sheds light on his ambitious vision for advancing the microfinance industry at the Annual Microfinance Conference.
Mr. Zafar Masud on $7 Billion IMF Deal – 10/2024
Zafar Masud Recent Comments $7 Billion IMF Deal – With the effective execution of the homegrown plan, the Government of Pakistan will pave the way for a resilient economic future. PBA stands ready to continue to support the Government in its efforts towards achieving sustainable economic stability and driving rapid progress.
The 10 Rules of Successful Nations – Book Recommendation
“The 10 Rules of Successful Nations” – Strongly recommended. Reading currently and thoroughly enjoying it. Best
—Zafar Masud
IPRI Policy Recommendations / Conclusion — IPRI Policy Brief Pt 8 / Final
Previous: Proposed Framework for Controlling Inflation — IPRI Policy Brief Pt 7Conclusion and Policy RecommendationsControlling inflation has been a t ...