Overview:
Established in 1948, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the nation’s central bank.
Description:
The State Bank of Pakistan regulates commercial banks and microfinance banks. The responsibilities of the Bank are to ensure the soundness of the financial system through the licensing process and regular supervision of commercial and microfinance banks.
Organization’s Website:
http://www.sbp.org.pk/
Just the Facts:
Year founded: 1948
Chief officer: Syed Salim Raza, Governor
Basis for legal authority: State Bank of Pakistan Order (1948); State Bank of Pakistan Act (1956, as amended); Prudential Regulations for Microfinance Banks (2007, as amended)
Contact Information:
State Bank of Pakistan
Central Directorate
I.I. Chundrigar Road
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92 111 727 111
Email: info@sbp.org.pk
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Additional Resources:
Latest News & Publications:
http://www.sbp.org.pk/publications/index2.asp
Link to MicroCapital Universe Wiki Page:
http://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=State+Bank+of+Pakistan+%28SBP%29