Author

  • Ali Raza

    • Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Muhammad Farhan

    • Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Muhammad Usman

    • Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Muhammad Akram

    • Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine all efforts made by the Government of Pakistan in order to uplift the efficiency of financial sector through financial restructuring institutions such as banks, as well as to recognize the impact of these reforms on various financial indicators. Results of this study suggested that financial sector performance was very much better after the completion of first generation reforms but many new reforms are still required for macroeconomic stability and economic growth of Pakistan. This was the first attempt made by researcher in which detailed discussion was provided about financial sector reforms and it will help out the policy makers while developing policies for future and it will enhance the knowledge of economists and all other beneficiaries as well. Moreover, discussion for further reforms and gap for future studies was also provided.

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Raza, A., Farhan, M., Usman, M., & Akram, M. (2011). Analysis of Financial Sector Reforms and Impacts: Reflections from Pakistan. Information Management and Business Review, 3(2), 91-102. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v3i2.921

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2011-08-15

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