2726Pakistan StudyMedium
Who was the First woman Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?
AFarzana Raja
BNoor Jahan
CDr Shamshad Akhter
DDr Ashraf Abbasi
Correct answer
C. Dr Shamshad Akhter
Explanation
The first female governor of the State Bank of Pakistan was Dr. Shamshad Akhtar. She took office on January 2, 2006, and her appointment was widely recognized as a significant and positive step for women in Pakistan’s leadership. Key Facts Name: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Appointment Date: January 2, 2006 Significance: She was the 14th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and the first woman to hold the position. Background: Dr. Akhtar brought extensive national and international experience, having previously held senior leadership positions at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank.