Who was the first female to serve as Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan?

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Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first woman to be appointed as Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan on January 2, 2006. Her leadership marked an important milestone for female representation in Pakistan's financial sector. Prior to this role, she held prominent positions at international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, bringing valuable expertise to the central bank.

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