Jameel Ahmad
Jameel Ahmad is the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, where he plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s monetary policy and banking regulations. Appointed to the position in 2022, Ahmad has focused on enhancing financial inclusion, promoting private sector credit, and leveraging technology within the banking sector. He has emphasized the need for banks to diversify their lending strategies beyond government sectors to stimulate sustainable economic growth. Under his leadership, the State Bank aims to increase bank account coverage and reduce gender gaps in financial access, while also embracing digitization and financial innovation.
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State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad’s disclosure that the central bank purchased $24bn from the market over the past three years to build foreign exchange reserves offers an important insight into the true state of the country’s external sector.
On unstable ground - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2026-03-07State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad’s disclosure that the central bank purchased $24bn from the market over the past three years to build foreign exchange reserves offers an important insight into the true state of the country’s external sector.
On unstable ground - NewspaperPakistan· 2026-03-06State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad attended the meeting.
PM tells provincial govts to take strict action against those hoarding petroleum products - PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-06
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad briefed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue.
All govt payments to be digitised by June 2026 - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-19
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad attended the event.
Mashreq Bank entry marks push towards digital economy: PM Shehbaz - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-17
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad discusses the low savings rate in Pakistan and its implications.
Stimulating domestic savings and investment - BusinessPakistan· 2025-08-26
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad said the taxonomy will allow financial and non-financial companies to share a common definition of economic activities that can be considered environmentally sustainable.
ECC okays Pakistan’s ‘Green Taxonomy’ intiative - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-25
Jameel Ahmad, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, announced plans to launch a pilot for a digital currency.
SBP to launch pilot for digital currency, says governor - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-09
Prof Jameel Ahmad was the top candidate for Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.
KP govt set to appoint VCs to 19 varsities after a delay of three years - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-01
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic stability and outlook during high-level meetings.
SBP chief touts economic stability in Washington - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-27State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad said that remittances were at a record $4.1 billion during the month of March.
Remittances hit record $4.1bn for March: SBP governor - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-14
Jameel Ahmad was appointed as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor for five years.
Jameel Ahmad appointed SBP governor - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-14
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasised the need for the banking industry to embrace technology and foster innovation to drive economic growth.
SBP governor urges banks to prioritise innovation, inclusivity - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-14
Jameel Ahmad has been appointed as the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a five-year term.
Jameel Ahmad appointed SBP governor for five years - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-14State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad on Monday said that remittances were at a record $4.1 billion during the month of March.
Remittances hit $4.1bn for March: SBP governor - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-14State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad attended the meeting focused on Pakistan’s crypto potential.
Govt plans to use surplus electricity for crypto mining - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-22
State Bank (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said the taxonomy will allow financial and non-financial companies to share a common definition of economic activities that can be considered environmentally sustainable.
Policy for uniform standards of ‘green projects’ round the corner - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-20
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad is participating in the discussions with the IMF.
Consumers to bear burden as govt proposes new power surcharge - BusinessPakistan· 2025-03-08
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad has said banks need to diversify beyond the government sector and increase financial deepening.
‘Banks need to look beyond govt sector’: SBP chief - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-26