Need you be reminded that the IMF has heavily stressed on an autonomous central bank, making it imperative for its program. In the past when the Central Bank wasn’t legally autonomous, it mattered who led the central bank, especially if you were in government. The longest serving governor was Aftab Ghulam Nabi Kazi who served the SBP for 7 years and 359 days while Zia ul Haq was president. The President of Pakistan appoints the SBP governor for a three-year term, subject to a 65-year age limit. However he should only continue if you can continue as an autonomous governor, to protect his reputation.

Source: Pakistan Today May 04, 2022 01:28 UTC