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NIC & Jazz xlr8 launch an online National Health Hackathon to tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic

Karachi, April 02, 2020: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the way we act, interact and run our businesses in Pakistan and globally. These challenges present a unique opportunity for individuals who are developing solutions for communicable diseases. To come up with solutions for COVID-19 preparedness & responsiveness, the National Incubation Center (NIC) and Jazzxlr8 have…

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‘We can act now’ – accountants and regulators urged to tackle technology being used in economic crime

Karachi, February 12, 2020: Leading accountants have urged regulators to keep pace with technology in the fight against economic crime. Estimates show financial crime costs the world $3.5 trillion per year — more than the gross domestic product of the UK – and often sees countless people lose savings, jobs and sometimes much more. A…

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60% of SMEs globally not supported to tackle bribery and corruption

Karachi, December 03, 2019: The research, commissioned by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), has highlighted that of 932 cross-sector accountants surveyed, fewer than one in three believe there is enough support for small businesses to tackle bribery and corruption. In the professional accountancy body’s report Combating bribery in the SME sector, respondents outlined…

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Dangerous nationalism’ seriously threatens efforts to tackle statelessness: UNHCR chief

United Nations, October 08, 2019: Hate speech and misguided nationalism present a serious threat to efforts to tackle statelessness, despite growing public awareness of the problem, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said Monday. Speaking at a meeting in Geneva aiming to convince more countries to assist the many millions of people around the world who…

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Accountants in Pakistan must work with gov’t to tackle its infrastructure gap

Governments must have the right professional team in place to harness the benefits of additional investment while working to mitigate the significant risks associated with infrastructure projects; Pakistan is forecasted to invest $335bn in its infrastructure and will have a gap of $117.9bn. Thus the difference between investment needed and the investment forecast is 35 percent. Karachi,…

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