The federal government has appointed Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a five-year term, according to a notification issued by the Finance Division on Thursday.
As per reports, the Finance Division notification stated, “In pursuance of Section 11A(2) of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956 (Amended 2022), the federal government is pleased to appoint Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi as Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), for a period of five years with immediate effect.”
Lodhi, who currently serves as Executive Director of the Monetary Policy and Research Group at the SBP, brings over two decades of experience in monetary management, exchange rate policy, and economic research. The position of deputy governor had remained vacant for several months prior to his appointment.
As deputy governor, Lodhi will join the SBP’s senior management team responsible for overseeing key operational and policy functions. He has played a central role in shaping Pakistan’s monetary framework, including the implementation of the market-based exchange rate regime, the introduction of the interest rate corridor system, and reforms to the Primary Dealers System for government securities.
Lodhi has also represented the SBP in high-level engagements with multilateral institutions, foreign investors, and other central banks. He holds a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Williams College, USA (2003–2004), and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Karachi.
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