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A tribute to Inspiring leader by Lexicon Leaders —Mr. Zafar Masud
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A tribute to Inspiring leader by Lexicon Leaders —Mr. Zafar Masud
A recent post by Karobar TV quotes Mr. Zafar Masud while reporting on a meeting where the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) presented recommendations to promote growth in vital sectors.
Mr. Zafar Masud (President & CEO – BOP) will be speaking at EconFest on Sunday, 26th May 2024, from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM at the Gandhara Citizen’s Club, Islamabad.
BOP is dedicated to supporting LGISE’s initiatives to improve special education accessibility. Mr. Zafar Masud emphasized during his speech to the group that “the Bank of Punjab is steadfastly committed to community empowerment.” We are proud to be supporting an initiative that surpasses conventional banking limits today.
A recent post by Nasir Jamal about green finance on the Climate Change Professionals Group on LinkedIn features Mr. Zafar Masud and his thoughts and ideas about green finance.
In the ever-evolving landscape of Pakistan’s banking sector, Zafar Masud emerges as a towering figure of leadership and innovation. — ZYCK
Mr. Zafar Masud on Geo News Great Debate who is the Chairman of the Banks Association, argued that there are Rs3.5 trillion leakages in tax collection. He suggested that subsidies should be eliminated to improve the economy. He also said that criticism that banks don’t focus on the private sector is right. Banks fund 95% of the fiscal deficit. He argued that tax collection would be easier if the supply chain is digitized.
On the show ‘Great Debate’ on Geo TV, Zafar Masud with Shahzeb Khanzada on Great Debate Geo News, Mr. Zafar Masud while acknowledging the general consensus on privatization’s potential to spur economic growth, cautioned against a blanket approach. He emphasized the critical role of robust regulatory institutions and the importance of selecting private sector partners who prioritize long-term value creation over short-term gains.
On the show ‘Great Debate’ on Geo TV, Zafar Masud with Shahzeb Khanzada on Great Debate Geo News argues that Pakistan’s current account deficit is a symptom of a larger problem – the fiscal deficit. He emphasizes that tackling the government’s spending imbalance is crucial. He also highlights the high domestic consumption that eats into potential export earnings. While acknowledging the need to boost exports, Masud suggests a multi-pronged approach. He advocates for performance-based incentives in key sectors like IT, agriculture, and textiles, alongside addressing the core issue of fiscal discipline. This will diversify exports and create a more sustainable economic foundation.
In a recent episode of Geo TV’s Great Debate program, a heated discussion arose between Mr. Zafar Masud with Shahzeb Khanzada, regarding data access and financial inclusion.