ACCA proposes budget measures for tax year 2023-24 to address Pakistan’s economic challenges

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 […]

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CBD PUNJAB TAKES THE LEAD IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

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 […]

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U.S. DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION APPRECIATES CBD PUNJAB’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

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 […]

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New generation of CFOs driving broader view of business performance and purpose

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 […]

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Coca-Cola and other beverage manufacturing companies appeal for an end to unprecedented FED

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 […]

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Alibaba.com Joins Forces with TEXPO 2023 to Foster Growth of Local E-commerce Textile Businesses

Global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform Alibaba.com today announced that it will participate in the 4th International Textile Exhibition (TEXPO 2023) to be hosted by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) from 26-28 May 2023, with an aim of connecting Pakistani textile exporters with its community of more than 40 million buyers worldwide. The three-day […]

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MD AAA Associates Lt. Col. Shahzad Ali Kiani (r) attends IBA Directors’ Training Program in Islamabad

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 […]

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Zong 4G Joins Hands with Resource Linked to Empower Pakistan’s Corporate Sector with Digital Connectivity Solutions

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 […]

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FEDERAL MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS AND AVIATION VISITS CBD PUNJAB PROJECT SITE

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 […]

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KalPay Co-Founders Make it to Forbes 30 under 30 Asia List 2023

Forbes announced its 8th Annual “30 under 30 Asia” List featuring 30 notable honorees across 10 different categories: Co-founders of Pakistan’s leading Shariah-aligned consumer financing startup – KalPay, Shershah Hassan and Waleed Amjad Islam, were selected for the prestigious list in the Finance and Venture Capital category. These young entrepreneurs are making waves in major […]

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Syntax Communications Hosts Dialogue Session on Political Branding and Narrative Building in Pakistan

Syntax Communications, a leading strategic communications and PR company, organized Pakistan’s first discussion session of its kind in this election year on how political parties should brand and capitalize their election campaigns, build narratives for voters, and communicate with stakeholders. “Not So Round Table” is the latest forum by Syntax Communications that gathers experts and […]

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S&P Global Pakistan signs Memorandum of Understanding with Team Up

S&P Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Team up Pakistan. The initiative aims to establish a sustainable, and mutually beneficial collaboration to provide employment to the youth and help facilitate, train and upskill young and upcoming entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director at S&P Global said, “Partnership is a core pillar […]

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ICAP Hosts CFO Conference 2023 in Lahore

The CFO Conference 2023 centered around the theme of ” Resilient CFO – Balancing the Agenda for Tomorrow,” was arranged by the Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) on Thursday at a local hotel of Lahore. Mr. M. Ali Latif, President ICAP emphasized the vital role […]

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Punjab’s Heritage Unveiled, CBD Punjab Ignites the Spirit of Opportunity for Modern Urbanization and Growth

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), an authority working on modern urbanization and vertical expansion has taken a unique approach in showcasing the legacy of the province, Punjab. Whilst Punjab is shown as a vibrant mix of subcontinental culture in popular media, CBD Punjab has […]

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Zong 4G’s Inspiring Mother’s Day Campaign Celebrates the Unsung Heroes of Gen Zong

Zong 4G, the leading brand for Pakistan’s Gen Z, is proud to announce it’s unique Mother’s Day campaign that recognizes the unsung heroes of our generation. This campaign not only celebrates the extraordinary bond between a mother and daughter but also highlights the power of digitalization in transforming lives. This campaign showcases the incredible story […]

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