26 March 2020 – Comprehensive relief package for households, businesses and relevant stakeholders

Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Financial and Economic, Regulation
Sectors Involved: Central Bank, Finance/Economy, Private Sector and Businesses
Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support; Non-governmental interventions; Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: State Bank of Pakistan

Overview: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) unveiled a comprehensive package to help households, businesses and other stakeholders in the wake of cornonavirus-driven economic slowdown.
Full details here: https://www.dawn.com/news/1544076/sbp-unveils-debt-relief-measures-for-individuals-businesses

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Learning from other jurisdictions, Public Opinion (e.g. consultations, opinion polling), Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government, National – other, International – government