Central Bank

Turkey's Economic Growth Slows Amid Inflation Controls

The World Bank projects Turkey's economic growth will ease to 2.8 percent in 2026 from 3.7 percent in 2025 due to tighter economic policies and higher import costs. Turkey's Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan expects disinflation to accelerate as supply-side pressures fade.

Hürriyet Economy

Pakistan's Dual Nationality Ban for Central Bank Criticized

An opinion piece criticizes Pakistan's 2022 amendment to the State Bank Act that bars dual nationals from serving as SBP governor or on its Monetary Policy Committee. The author argues the restriction limits access to competent, internationally experienced leaders and is not applied to other civil service positions.

Dawn