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MULTAN, Oct 31 (APP): The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) corporate conference served as an engaging platform for dialogue on finance transformation, climate resilience, emerging technologies, and human capital development, reaffirming ACCA’s commitment to advancing Pakistan’s professional and economic potential.
The first leg of the conference was held in Multan featuring Mohsin Khawaja Senior Vice President Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
In his address, he underscored the importance of trade and exports in fostering regional growth.
A chat on “Building a Case for Green Business in Pakistan” explored how sustainability is emerging as a key driver of economic progress. The session was moderated by Dr. Seerat Fatima, National President of the Pakistan Learning Forum.
A panel discussion on “Climate and Technology: Building Resilient Businesses” brought together thought leaders including Waqar Tayyub, CEO, Cognito Minds International; Prof. Dr. Najam ul Haq, Director ORIC, Bahauddin Zakariya University; Ahsan Shafiq, Director, Suncrop Group; Filza Mumtaz, Founder WEEN & CEO Shahs; and Muhammad Yousuf Siddiqui, Chairman, ICMA Multan Branch Council.
Commenting on the conference Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, said: “Finance professionals today must not only adapt to change but lead it, driving innovation, inclusion, and sustainable value creation across every sector. These conferences reaffirm ACCA’s role in shaping Pakistan’s talent to stand out in a rapidly changing world.”
The conferences also celebrated new ACCA members and fellows, acknowledged the contributions of Approved Learning Partners, and provided valuable networking opportunities with ACCA leadership and the wider business community.
The ACCA Corporate Conference 2025 was supported by TMUC Pakistan, Dawlance, The SOS Pakistan,SKANS, and Abhi Microfinance Bank, along with other strategic partners.
The second leg of the conference was organized at Faisalabad, with Rana Ihsaan Azal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister, as the Guest of Honor.
He emphasized the government’s focus on promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The chat on “Building a Case for Green Business in Pakistan” was led by Zeeshan Shahid, startup ecosystem expert, and featured Nazish Shekha, Head of Initiative, CERB at The Pakistan Business Council, who highlighted corporate progress on ESG and sustainability practices.
A dynamic panel on “Financial and Sustainability Reporting Working Together” featured Aleem Zubair, Partner, A.F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC); Muhammad Fahad Naeem, CEO, SOS Technologies; Usman Ahsan, CFO, Anjum Textiles; and Tayyab Arshad, Founder, Khazra.Ai.
The final session of the series was held on in Peshawar which was inaugurated by Muzzammil Aslam, Advisor for Finance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as Chief Guest. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Chairman of Nutshell Group, joined as Guest of Honor and presented “Pakistan’s Investment Reset – Vision 2035.”
A thought-provoking panel discussion featured Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, Member Climate Finance, Pakistan Climate Change Authority; AVM Ijaz Mehmood, Deputy CEO, South Air; Akif Khan, Managing Director, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board; Dr. Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari, CEO, Trans Peshawar; Nazish Amin, External Auditor, FBR; and Irfan Saleem Awan, CFO, Bank of Khyber.