In a substantial move, Pakistan’s federal cabinet recently approved amendments in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) bill in the name of the central bank’s autonomy, price stability and accountability. This brief is an attempt to understand the pros and cons of the approved amendments, offering detailed assessment of the SPB Bill while presenting some viable recommendations at the end.
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