The Evolving Role of the CFO: From Financial Management to Value Creation New research conducted by ACCA and BDO sheds light on the changing role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and their increasing involvement in driving business decisions and reporting on non-financial aspects of operations. The report, titled “Chief Value Officer – The Important Evolution […]
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A delegation of students from the Institute of Administrative Sciences of Punjab University visited the Parliament House and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Headquarters on Tuesday. Prof Dr Amir Saeed led the students to the visits of the Senate, National Assembly, and Pemra. The students briefed on the functioning of the lower and upper […]
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The PM Youth Laptop Scheme, initially introduced by former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, as part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, aimed to provide laptops to deserving students studying in public and semi-public universities across the country. Launched in 2013-14, the scheme sought to distribute 200,000 laptops to talented students in […]
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In light of the unrest that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has rescheduled two A-level exams in Pakistan. The exams, which has originally canceled on 10 and 12 May, namely the A-level mathematics and history exams, will now take place on 21 June. The mathematics exam […]
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During the CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of LUMS, received the prestigious Asia-Pacific Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). This recognition marked a significant milestone as he became the first recipient from a South Asian university to receive this esteemed award. Dr. Ahmad has honored […]
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The Government of Sindh has officially declared the start and end dates for the much-awaited summer vacation for schools and colleges across the province. Beginning on June 1, students and teachers can look forward to a well-deserved break that will last for a refreshing two months, ending on July 31. Educational institutions are set to […]
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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and COLABS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two organisations. The MoU focuses on capacity building, knowledge sharing, and awareness on key themes such as financial capabilities, business planning, business valuation, financial modeling, business ethics, governance structures, and investment management. The MoU […]
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (Airmic), and the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA) collaborated on a study to gauge how risk and financial leaders are dealing with risk culture and to what extent they understand its effect on the organisation’s broader strategy. The research is […]
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The reading culture in Pakistan has been lacking, but technology is changing the way people engage with literature. One notable trend is #BookTok, which brings together a community of readers and creators who share their love of books in short, creative videos. BookTok is not only a fun distraction but also a powerful tool for […]
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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance financial literacy among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The MoU was signed by President LCCI, Kashif Anwar and ACCA’s Head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan, in the presence of ACCA […]
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