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.
Zafar Masud with Shahzeb Khanzada on Geo News’ Great Debate show tackled how to fix Pakistan’s economy. They discussed broadening taxes, investing in education and healthcare, and getting banks to lend at lower rates. Learning from other countries and embracing digitization were also mentioned as ways to move forward.
In the video of Zafar Masud with Shahzeb Khanzada, Mr. Zafar Masud discusses Pakistan’s economic crisis. Masud considers this a critical moment and urges Pakistan to become self- reliant. He suggests improving tax collection and eliminating wasteful subsidies to strengthen the economy. He also emphasizes supporting the private sector for growth.
Join us at Agri Connections 2024 for the ZarZaraat Agri Startup Pitches Competition, sponsored by The Bank of Punjab. Get insights from industry leaders like Mr. Hadi Rizvi, Chairman of Pakistan Agricultural Coalition, and Syed Yawar Ali, Chairman of Nestle Pakistan. Don’t miss out on the pitches from the top 3 finalists and engage in investor’s questions. Plus, an insightful address by Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO of The Bank of Punjab.
