Mr. Kazi Abdul Muktadir, Deputy
Governor, State Bank of Pakistan has said that we need to overcome our
challenges and follow the guidance of our founding fathers in transforming this
country into a truly developed state as envisioned by our Quaid.
A Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held on the
66th Independence Anniversary in the State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi
today. Executives and staff of SBP along with their families participated in
the event. Deputy Governor State Bank Mr Kazi Abdul Muktadir was Chief Guest on
the occasion.
While addressing the
audience Mr Muktadir paid rich tributes to the founding fathers of the nation and
said that August 14 reminds us of the sacrifices rendered by our great leaders
and forefathers who fought for the independence of our nation with a vision to
form a formidable country for the welfare of its people.
The Deputy Governor
reminded the audience that the Quaid while inaugurating State Bank of Pakistan
on 1st July 1948 said in his address that “State Bank of Pakistan
symbolizes the sovereignty of our state in the financial sphere”. Mr Muktadir said that with the establishment
of SBP we not only attained independence in our monetary matters but continue
to issue and regulate an independent currency.
The Deputy Governor
said that it is our duty to transform and develop our country, as envisioned by
our Quaid, adding that we should take solace in the guidance of our founding
fathers to overcome challenges. He urged upon all employees of the State Bank
to continue to stride for transforming this prestigious institution into a leading
central bank of the region. ###
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