1137Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to employ at least ________ percent of women in the workforce by 2023?
ANone of these
B40 percent
C30 percent
D20 percent
Correct answer
D. 20 percent
Explanation
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to employ at least 20 per cent of women in the workforce by 2023. Gender diversity is a must for economic development and inclusion of women in the financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir said on Monday at the launch ceremony of Asaan Digital Account (ADA). The SBP in collaboration with Bank Alfalah, Standard Chartered Bank and UBL, hosted an event titled ‘Asaan Digital Account: Breaking Barriers’ on the eve of International Women’s Day.