Pakistan's economy improving: SBP Governor

01 Feb, 2015

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Ashraf Mehmood Withra has said that Pakistan's economy was improving day-by-day.

Talking to Pakistan Television, he said foreign reserves were increasing while inflation was decreasing due to the economic policies of present government. Efforts were being made to achieve the GDP growth rate of 7 percent.

To a question, Withra said a good response was received for the the Eurobond.

The Governor said steps were taken to ensure merit and enhance professional capability of the SBP staff. Some of them were sent abroad for improving their skills in relevant fields.

To another query, he said the SBP had good working relations with private and public sector institutions.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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