BOP Management held a client event in Lahore this week with Professor Stefan Dercon as Chief Guest. Mr. Stefan is Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government and the Economics Department, at the University of Oxford. He combines his academic career with work as a policy advisor, providing strategic economic and development advice. The event was attended by senior industry leaders and prominent businessmen of the country.
Mr. Zafar Masud welcomes Prof. Stefan Dercon, a renowned economic policy expert from Oxford. Mr. Dercon shared his expertise and highlighted key areas for growth, including the shift towards export-led growth and improving investment climate.
Mr. Zafar Masud (President & CEO – BOP) featured on Dunya News’ show ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath’ to discuss Pakistan’s economic recovery roadmap, particularly in light of the IMF program.
A tribute to Inspiring leader by Lexicon Leaders —Mr. Zafar Masud
Zafar Masud (President & CEO – BOP and Chairman Pakistan Banks’ Association) shared his insights on the trajectory of Pakistan’s economy on the news show Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath. Mr. Masud articulated a compelling narrative of improvement and optimism, emphasizing the importance of making the right decisions. He also highlighted key indicators and developments signaling progress in the nation’s economic landscape.
A brilliant article [How to Get Rich in the 21st Century]. A kind of blue-print of what we need to do in the new political set-up. Settled ideas flowing from ‘Washington Consensus’ including free trade and markets certainly needs a relook
Contrary to the belief that inflationary pressures can be addressed through monetary policy alone, the role of fiscal account policy in managing inflation is being increasingly discussed. Global inflation has remained stubborn, despite unprecedented action by central banks, leading to a debate on the underlying causes of inflation and the effectiveness of conventional tools to tackle it. I believe fiscal policy is the main driver of inflation in Pakistan. Addressing the structural deficits in fiscal policy is critical for inflation to come down.
COP28 and the Need for Climate Action for Pakistan. While the world leaders meet on the sidelines of the COP 28 summit to agree on a climate action plan, developing countries like Pakistan continue to bear the brunt of the extreme climate events including floods, melting glaciers and changes to the crop cycles.
Watch Mr. Zafar Masud speak in Maeeshat Ka Daldal: Nikalne Ka Rasta at the 16th Aalmi Urdu Conference in Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi
Mr. Zafar Masud in a Podcast with Naeem Sikandar (NSP) discusses solutions to transform Pakistan’s economy.
Zafar Masud Kamran Khan Kay Saath highlights the possibility and effectiveness of debt rescheduling. while speaking at a special series of Dunya News
Zafar MasudBrief ProfileZafar Masud is an international banker and entrepreneur currently serving as the President and CEO of The Bank of Punjab. P ...
