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Dr Mushtaq named SBP economic adviser

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has appointed Dr Mushtaq Khan, chief economist, ABN-Amro Bank, as the bank's economic adviser.

Dr. Khan's contract appointment in the State Bank will be for a period of two years.

Dr Khan, who holds a Ph.D degree from Stanford University, USA, has been writing extensively on a range of subjects, particularly on the external sector and Pakistan's macro-economy. Prior to joining ABN-Amro, he was associated with the NDFC.

In business and financial circles, Dr Khan is regarded as an economist with an excellent analytical mind. APP