Category: News

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has unveiled its budget proposals for the fiscal year 2023-24, highlighting the need for significant shifts in Pakistan’s economic policies to tackle pressing challenges. The proposals aim to address issues such as population growth, climate change, agricultural disincentives, and food security concerns. ACCA emphasises that to keep policies […]

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), proudly joins the global community to celebrate World Environment Day with great enthusiasm, aiming to raise awareness and promote positive actions for environmental protection. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” which highlights the urgent […]

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission for Pakistan, Andrew Schofer visited Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) on Friday, in a bid to learn about the projects and development plans initiated by the authority. The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission was accompanied by a delegation from the U.S. Consulate General Lahore, including U.S. Consul General […]

New research by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and BDO, the international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms, has revealed how the role of the CFO is growing to include driving business decisions and reporting on the non-financial areas of their operations. Over 100 CFOs and business leaders from around the world took […]

The aerated beverage industry has reported a drop of 35% – 40% in volume since the imposition of another 7% Federal Excise Duty [FED] in the February 2023 mini-budget. This has brought  the total FED on the industry to an unsustainable 20%. This is an increment of over 50% from 13% to 20% and adversely […]

IBA Center for Executive Education made a significant stride towards nurturing the expansion of the business community in Islamabad by unveiling its anticipated Director’s Training Program. The program was launched in an event organized by the core team of IBA Alumni North Islamabad Chapter. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Chairman SECP Mr. Akif […]

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication company, has announced its partnership with Resource Linked, a well-renowned name in Resource Management. Under this agreement, Zong 4G will provide Corporate Voice, Data & customized Enterprise solutions products to Resource Linked, as well as its new startup, Snapp I/O, enabling them to perform daily operations with more digital exposure. Zong 4G’s business solutions […]

Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique, visited the CBD Punjab Walton Road project site. For briefing session about the project. Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has been entrusted with the responsibilities of Bab E Pakistan development and Walton Road upgradation, following […]