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ACCA highlights investment opportunities in Pakistan at Davos, stresses on sustainability and inclusivity   Senior representatives from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are in Davos promoting investment opportunities in Pakistan in emerging sectors such as Shared Services and outsourcing, pushing for sustainable business practices, and focusing on the value of the accountancy profession in Pakistan and beyond at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting, 21—24 January 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. ACCA’s head of Pakistan, Sajjeed Aslam, Global head of public affairs, Anthony Walters, Council Member Ayla Majid FCCA, senior ACCA member Kabeer Naqvi FCCA, and the CEO of…

Children’s agency remains at full swing at CLF Lahore Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) After the two exhilarating days of literature celebrations of Lahore, the 64thChildren’s Literature Festival (CLF) wrapped up at Children’s Library Complex on Wednesday with children’s participation and agency being the most vibrant aspects of the fun-filled event. The two-day event organized by civil society organization Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and sponsored by Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan, Open Society Foundations (OSF), Oxfam, British Council, Life Skills for Kids (LSK), Lahore Grammar School and Roots Millennium School. The co-hosts, sponsors and partners of CLF Lahore were also pleased to see such…

64th Children’s Literature Festival kicks off in Lahore with a bang! Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Day 1 of the two-day programme of 64th Children’s Literature Festival CLF culminated here today at the Children Library Complex Lahore, with 1000s of children, teachers and families participating with great spirit in over 50 sessions. CLF is the largest children’s learning festival of the country! Graced inclusively by government, private, and special schools it is created a positive narrative for learning through feelings and inquiry for ALL in Pakistan. Nearly 10,000 children attended the festival on the first day. Punjab Minister Food, Sami ullah Chaudary…

Economic confidence sees a bounce in Pakistan for Q4 2019, finds global survey A survey of nearly 100 senior accountancy experts on economic conditions in Pakistan shows a marked increase in economic confidence during the last three months of 2019, recovering strongly to above both its long run and recent average levels. However, the global report Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS), jointly published by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) also points to an unusual economic picture for Pakistan: while confidence increased, the orders balance was weak and below average. Explaining the situation,…

64th Children’s Literature Festival begins in Lahore from January 21, 2020 Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The two-day 64th Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) and one day Teacher’s Literature Festival , is the largest learning event for children and teachers in Pakistan that  will be held on January 21-22 and 23 , 2020 in Lahore at the beautiful Children Library Complex. It is a non-ticketed festival open to ALL School systems, children (3-18 years), teachers and families. There will be 100s of schools from public and private sectors including special education/inclusive institutions attending the CLF Lahore with lots of lively preparations underway for…

Nielsen and IBA CDC launches Nielsen Academy for students at the IBA Karachi Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Nielsen in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi’s Career Development Center (CDC) launched an educational market research initiative for graduating students titled Neilsen Academy at the Main Campus. The ceremony was attended by students, faculty members, research professionals and experts. The program, comprising of both coursework and fieldwork aims to not only equip students with the necessary knowledge required to excel in the workforce but will also provide them the opportunity to learn about the latest research dynamics from experts in…

The Annual Largest Learning Event for Children & Teachers-Hamein Kitab Chahiyeh comes to Lahore  in collaboration with the Children Library Complex (CLC), Govt. of Punjab Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The annual Children’s Literature Festival is back in Lahore at the Children Library Complex (CLC), a purpose built facility of the School Education Department Govt. of Punjab from January 21 to 23, 2020.  This is the 64th Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) and 7th Teacher’s Literature Festival (TLF) since November 2011 when CLF was first launched in Lahore at the same venue-the CLC! The CLF is a flagship program of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) founded…

MOL Pakistan’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Education – By Saadia Rai, CSR Expert On November 5th 2010, at its headquarters in Islamabad, MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co. B.V. signed an agreement with The Citizen Foundation (TCF), to undertake the construction of three primary schools in MOL Pakistan’s operational area in the TAL Block comprising of the districts of Karak, Hangu and Kohat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. This landmark event was one of the few times that MOL Pakistan partnered with a local Pakistani organization in order to tap into the energy of positive change through education. The…

Golden opportunities to transform business to create and support a sustainable world In recent years the accountancy profession has suffered some reputational damage, however, ACCA’s latest report, Future ready: accountancy careers in the 2020s indicates golden opportunities ahead. Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The report by Jamie Lyon, Head of Business Management, ACCA, Professional Insights, reveals a significant number of trends signalling that the future can and should be bright for those whose careers are already in progress and for aspiring young professionals. These trends range from the rise of data possibilities which will be become central to their role and linked…

Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi appointed Executive Director, IBA Karachi Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Honorable Chief Minister Sindh and Patron of IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah has appointed Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi as the Executive Director, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi for four years as per a notification issued by the Universities and Boards Department, Government of Sindh. Dr. Zaidi is a renowned academic and political economist with over 35 years of teaching and research experience in Pakistan and abroad. He has served as a faculty member in renowned institutions across the globe, including Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, IBA, Karachi…