Governor State Bank Dr. Reza Baqir called on Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin in Islamabad today (Wednesday) and updated him on different policy initiatives taken to support businesses amid Coronavirus pandemic.

The Finance Minister commended the measures taken by SBP to shield small and medium businesses against insolvency and joblessness during testing times.

He also lauded the ‘Roshan Digital Accounts’ initiative which facilitated non-resident Pakistanis to mobilize their savings by making investment in Pakistan through online banking.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister's Adviser on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr. Ishrat Hussain also called on the Finance Minister and briefed him on the progress made on various aspects of Civil Service reforms.

The Finance Minister underscored the importance of the reforms with a key focus on efficient and effective public service delivery to the masses as envisaged by the Prime Minister.