Reza Baqir is a Pakistani economist who served as the 20th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, from 4 May 2019 to 4 May 2022.
His father Chaudhary Sharif Baqir Arain was a very well known Barrister of Law and joined the PPP in 1988 and ran for the seat of National Assembly.
[4][5] Before his political career, Dr. Baqir held numerous positions in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In 2019, President Arif Alvi appointed Baqir governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a period of three years.
[7] He currently is Managing Director and Practice Leader of Sovereign Advisory Services at Alvarez & Marsal in Dubai.