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- Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the first female governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, died at 71 from cardiac arrest while chairing the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
- Akhtar served as caretaker finance minister twice, before the 2018 and 2024 elections.
- Officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, conveyed condolences praising her public service.
- Her legacy includes strengthening Pakistan's financial institutions and international economic engagement.
