U.S. AMBASSADOR APPLAUDS CBD PUNJAB’S VISIONARY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

U.S. Ambassador Donald A. Blome, accompanied by a delegation from the U.S. Consulate, paid a visit to CBD Punjab to acknowledge and commend the authority’s forward-looking approach in promoting economic growth and collaboration. The delegation, led by Ambassador Blome, included Ms. Kristin Hawkins newly appointed Consul General in Lahore along with the team members from the Economic, Public Diplomacy & Management Office.

Imran Amin, CEO of CBD Punjab and Commissioner Lahore, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Blome. The esteemed guests were introduced to key figures, including the Chairman Board CBD Punjab, Fazeel Asif Jah COO of CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Executive Director Commercial Mohammed Omer, and teams from Business Development, Architecture, Project Management, Human Resources & Commercial.

In productive discussions facilitated by representatives from the U.S. Consulate, both sides

underscored the pivotal role of women in driving societal and economic progress. These

dialogues delved into initiatives, policies, and practices fostering women's advancement, aiming to exchange insights for an inclusive society.

Ambassador Blome applauded CBD Punjab's strides in women's leadership, recognizing the platform it provides for women to showcase their talents. An insightful presentation highlighted CBD Punjab's diverse projects, impressing the Ambassador. The presentation showcased the authority's visionary initiatives that bolster infrastructure and economic growth in Punjab. Ambassador Blome commended the Authority's dedication to these goals.

CEO Imran Amin said, "Ambassador Blome's recognition of our commitment to making Punjab an economic excellence hub is very encouraging. His visit strengthens our pursuit of sustainable economic growth. We appreciate his acknowledgement as we transform our vision into reality."

During their visit, the U.S. Ambassador and his delegation toured the CBD Punjab project site, witnessing tangible progress. This visit signifies escalating bilateral cooperation and highlights potential business avenues and investments between the two regions.

Comments

47% of Asia Pac businesses have no emissions plan in place despite the climate emergency, reveals new report from ACCA, IFAC and PwC

As world leaders gather for COP 28, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Accountants), IFAC (the International Federation of Accountants) and professional services firm PwC released a new report: The role of the CFO and finance function in the climate transition: driving value and sustainability, based on a survey of 1,000 senior finance professionals around the world. The research reveals 47% of respondents in the Asia Pacific region have yet to produce a plan for reducing their carbon emissions. Alarmingly, 69% of those respondents without an emissions plan say they currently have no intention of developing one. This compares with global figures of 46% of respondents who have yet to prepare an emissions plan and 70% of those say they currently have no intention of developing one. The report also says that that involving CFOs and finance teams in the emissions reduction planning is likely to accelerate progress. They should embrace this because, although they may not

Peshawar Zalmi Releases "Zalmi Raalal" Official Anthem Powered by TCL

TCL, Pakistan's No.1 LED TV Brand, in collaboration with Peshawar Zalmi, has released their most awaited anthem for PSL 8, " Zalmi Raalal ". Directed by the maestro Hassan Dawar himself, "Zalmi Raalal" is a star-studded, power-packed amalgamation of music, fashion, and sports, the three foremost passion points of Peshawar Zalmi. Produced by Naughty Boy, who has worked in the global music industry with the likes of Beyoncé, Wiz Khalifa, and Sam Smith, the music video features cricket's biggest superstars Darren Sammy and Babar Azam, as well as Pakistan's biggest celebrities Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi. Peshawar Zalmi's official anthem for 2023, "Zalmi Raalal", is an ode to passion, a story entailing the beauty and power of the KP region and its people. The anthem has crossed one million views on all online platforms since its release, and the number is increasing fast. The star-studded and narrative-centric anthem feature

Economic confidence among finance professionals edges higher globally despite big fall in North America

The latest ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA ® (Institute of Management Accountants)  Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) suggests that confidence among accountants and finance professionals edged slightly higher in Q2 2024 and is just above its historical average. For chief financial officers (CFOs), all the key global indicators rose, with sharp gains evident in the New Orders and Capital Expenditure indices. There were some notable regional differences . Western Europe-based accountants reported another decent increase in confidence as the euro area and UK economies continue to stage recoveries. Even Asia Pacific saw a small rise off the back of a huge gain previously, and the New Orders Index increased strongly. The region is benefitting from improvements in the global economy, including in the manufacturing sector and the upward moving technology cycle. However, North America’s financial professio

News Herald

Search This Blog