Dr Ishrat Husain is a Pakistani banker and economist who served as Dean of the Institute of Business Administration (2008-2016) and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (1999-2006). He presently serves as Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan for Institutional Reforms & Austerity. He has received Jinnah Award (2005) in recognition of his outstanding and meritorious services as Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.