Reza Baqir Explained

Reza Baqir
Successor:Murtaza Syed
Nationality:Pakistani
Order:20th Governor of the
Office:State Bank of Pakistan
President:Arif Alvi
Primeminister:Imran Khan (2019-2022)
Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif (2022)
Term Start:4 May 2019
Term End:4 May 2022
Predecessor:Tariq Bajwa
Birth Place:Lahore Punjab, Pakistan
Residence:Karachi
Occupation:Economist
Alma Mater:Harvard University University of California at Berkeley

Reza Baqir is a Pakistani economist who served as the 20th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, from 4 May 2019 to 4 May 2022.[1]

Early life and education

Reza Baqir was born to a Punjabi Arain family in Vehari. His father Chaudhary Sharif Baqir Arain was a very well known Barrister of Law and joined the PPP in 1988 and ran for the seat of National Assembly.[2] Baqir received his early education from Aitchison College, Lahore.

He graduated from Harvard University magna cum laudeAB economics), and later obtained a PhD in economics at the University of California, Berkeley.[3]

Career

Before his political career, Dr. Baqir held numerous positions in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These included being the Mission Chief for Romania and Bulgaria. He was also the IMF's Senior Resident Representative.

In 2019, President Arif Alvi appointed Baqir governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a period of three years.[4] The appointment took place a day after his predecessor Tariq Bajwa was unexpectedly removed from his post.[5]

He currently is Managing Director and Practice Leader of Sovereign Advisory Services at Alvarez & Marsal in Dubai.[6]

Other activities

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IMF economist Dr Reza Baqir appointed SBP governor for 3 years. Sanaullah Khan . Dawn.com. 4 May 2019. DAWN.COM.
  2. Web site: The background of Governor State Bank of Pakistan Raza Baqir (Updated) . 26 March 2022 .
  3. Syed Raza Hassan (May 4, 2019), Pakistan appoints IMF official as new c.bank governor amid bailout talks Reuters.
  4. Web site: Reza Baqir Appointed as Governor SBP. May 5, 2019. May 8, 2019.
  5. News: UPDATE 1-Pakistan appoints IMF official as new c.bank governor amid bailout talks. Reuters . May 4, 2019. www.reuters.com.
  6. Web site: January 4, 2024 . Reza Baqir . Alvarez & Marsal.
  7. http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/memdir/members.aspx Members