Dr Ishrat joins SDPI

Islamabad: Dr Ishrat Hussain, the eminent economist, former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, and former advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, has joined Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) as senior adviser to strengthen the institute’s policy landscape.

With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Dr Ishrat is expected to contribute to the think tank in efforts to evidence-based policy and institutional reform in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, observed that Dr Ishrat’s joining is a defining moment for SDPI. His legacy in public sector reform, financial governance, and development economics transformed institutions and policymaking in Pakistan. “We are confident that his counsel will immensely enhance our ability to navigate complex policy challenges and deliver actionable solutions for sustainable development,” he concluded.