Pakistan
ICAP Celebrates a Decade of Excellence with National Finance Olympiad 2024
KARACHI, December 23, 2024: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) proudly marked the 10th anniversary of the National Finance Olympiad (NFO), celebrating a decade of fostering financial acumen, innovation, and leadership within Pakistan’s finance community. This prestigious event, a flagship initiative of ICAP’s Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, has evolved into a…
PIMA Expresses Concern Over Misleading Information on Cancer Treatment Broadcast
KARACHI, December 20, 2024: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has raised serious concerns over the dissemination of misleading information about cancer treatment during a recent program aired on national television. PIMA, which represents a large number of medical professionals in Pakistan, called the broadcast “unfortunate” and a setback for public health education. In a…
IBA Karachi Hosts Winter Immersion Program 2024
KARACHI, December 19, 2024: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, in collaboration with its Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED), successfully conducted the Winter Immersion Program 2024 from December 16-19 at its City Campus. This initiative brought together distinguished international trainers and thought leaders to emphasize the growing role of entrepreneurship education, research, and incubation…
Global Taxpayer Survey Highlights Public Distrust in Tax Spending
LAHORE, December 20, 2024: While taxpayers worldwide recognize the concept of a fiscal contract – the agreement between citizens and governments to pay taxes in exchange for public services – only a third believe it is effectively implemented, according to the Public Trust in Tax 2024 survey. Conducted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified…
Pathways to Development Conference at LUMS Explores Governance and Inclusion
LAHORE, December 19, 2024: The third annual Pathways to Development Conference held at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) from December 16-18 brought together some of the brightest minds from Pakistan and the global diaspora to explore critical issues surrounding governance, inclusion, and their role in building equitable and resilient societies. With a focus…