NIBAF Pakistan hosted Dr. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, for an interactive and engaging leadership session with participants of the State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS-28). The session was held on September 7, 2026, at NIBAF Pakistan’s Islamabad Campus and provided the officer trainees with an opportunity to interact with an experienced former central banking leader. The session formed part of NIBAF Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to provide trainees with exposure to experienced professionals and senior figures who can contribute to their professional development.
Dr. Ishrat Hussain’s participation provided a significant opportunity for the SBOTS-28 trainees to engage in an interactive session focused on leadership and professional development. As a former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, his experience in central banking provided an important perspective for officers preparing for careers in the financial and central banking environment. The interactive nature of the session allowed the trainees to benefit from direct engagement with a senior figure who has held a prominent position within Pakistan’s financial sector.
The session was also attended by Ms. Lubna Farooq Malik, Chief Executive Officer of NIBAF Pakistan, along with members of the institution’s leadership team. Their presence reflected NIBAF Pakistan’s continued focus on strengthening professional development and capacity building for officers undergoing specialised training. The participation of the organisation’s leadership also highlighted the importance given to providing SBOTS-28 trainees with opportunities to engage with experienced leaders and gain perspectives that complement their formal training.
The State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS-28) is being conducted as part of the professional development of future central banking officers. Sessions featuring experienced leaders provide trainees with exposure beyond classroom based learning and create opportunities for them to understand different perspectives on leadership and professional responsibilities. The interactive session with Dr. Ishrat Hussain therefore formed part of the broader learning environment being provided to the participants at NIBAF Pakistan’s Islamabad Campus.
NIBAF Pakistan said it remains committed to exposing its central banking officer trainees to visionary and experienced leaders who can inspire important professional qualities. The institution highlighted integrity, strategic thinking and dedication to public sector responsibilities as key qualities that it seeks to develop among future central banking leaders. Through such interactive sessions, trainees can engage directly with senior professionals and gain perspectives relevant to their future responsibilities within the financial and public sectors.
The session held on September 7 also reflects NIBAF Pakistan’s wider approach to capacity development, where professional training is complemented by interaction with established figures from the financial sector. Bringing experienced leaders into the training environment allows participants to engage with practical perspectives and better understand the responsibilities associated with leadership and public service. For SBOTS-28 participants, the presence of a former State Bank of Pakistan Governor provided an opportunity to learn through direct interaction while continuing their structured officer training.
The event was held at NIBAF Pakistan’s Islamabad Campus, with Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Ms. Lubna Farooq Malik and the NIBAF Pakistan leadership team participating alongside the SBOTS-28 trainees. The institution continues to focus on developing the capabilities of central banking officers through training, professional interaction and exposure to experienced leaders. The latest interactive leadership session forms part of these efforts to prepare trainees for future responsibilities and strengthen their understanding of integrity, strategic thinking and dedication to public sector service.
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