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Banking Summit 2025
February 25th, 2025
Developing an Ethical, Inclusive, and Skilled Workforce
Karachi, Pakistan – 25 February 2025
At the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, Dr. Ahmed Junaid, representing KSBL, spoke on “Future-Proofing Talent: Developing an Ethical, Inclusive & Skilled Workforce.” He emphasized the role of ethics, inclusivity, and continuous learning in workforce development.
Key Insights from Dr. Junaid:
- AI enhances efficiency but cannot replace human character and leadership.
- Hiring should prioritize capabilities over credentials.
- Leadership success depends on:
- Profitability, Stability, and Inclusivity
- Character & Human Development, built on Trust, Integrity, Humility, and Resilience.
Industry Leaders’ Perspectives:
- Wasif Rizvi (Habib University): Organizational excellence starts with culture and people, not just financial resources.
- Muhtashim Ahmad Ashai (Soneri Bank): AI will evolve, but good character remains irreplaceable.
- Alia Zafar (Commonwealth Secretariat, London): Workforce development must integrate ethics, empathy, and innovation.
The session reinforced that ethical leadership and personal growth are essential for a sustainable, future-ready workforce. Organizations embracing this philosophy will lead the way in an evolving corporate landscape.