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SBOTS 24th Batch
Training Commenced

As COVID-19 surprises continued in every sphere environment and comparing F2F learning to VILT
of life, it has changed the inauguration tradition of advised the young officers to participate more
NIBAF's flagship training program SBOTS as well. actively in online sessions to make these effective
This four and half months training was commenced and interactive. He also briefly talked about the
online, as against conventional classroom setting, on learning and development environment at NIBAF
December 28, 2020. Executive Director Human and the facilities it offers.
Resources, SBP Mr. Qasim Nawaz along with
Earlier, Director L&D, NIBAF Syed Sajid Ali after
Managing Director NIBAF, Mr. Riaz Nazar Ali
welcoming 24th batch SBOTS to NIBAF and SBP
Chunara virtually inaugurated the SBOTS-24
introduced them to this comprehensive training
program from NIBAF Islamabad. Director L&D and
program and shared detailed description of the
NIBAF faculty also attended the online
course. He also briefed the young officers on the
inauguration ceremony. Thirty three OG-2 officers
expectations from them during the training and
recruited under SBOTS 24th batch connected from
their career at SBP. The participants were also
22 cities across Pakistan attended this inaugural
educated on the training norms and SoPs of the
session.
online sessions.
ED, HR Mr. Qasim Nawaz congratulated these 33
young officers of SBOTS 24th batch on their
meritorious selection being successful out of tough
competition within 26000 applicants and 15000
shortlisted candidates and welcomed them to SBP.
Referring to the unconventional inauguration
setting, ED, HR shared how COVID has changed
“rules of the game” and hoped for soon returning
to the old normal where the participants will know
the best environment and opportunities SBP
provides for learning and development as well as
professional growth. He also highlighted how this
intensive training program will develop collegiality
among these officers and will orient them with the
SBP core values. He emphasized on the young
officers to have benefit of this training opportunity
to develop their personalities and learn basic
central banking skills.
MD, NIBAF Mr. Riaz Nazar Ali Chunara also
congratulated the freshly recruited young officers
on their selection and joining the premier institution
of the country. He also welcomed them to NIBAF
and assured them of a memorable learning
experience. MD NIBAF while highlighting
advantages and challenges of the online learning

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