Amjad hadi yousafzai
Peshawar: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) successfully organized its Corporate Conference 2025 in Peshawar, bringing together leading finance professionals, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss Pakistan’s investment future and the role of innovation and sustainability in driving economic progress.
The event was inaugurated by former Finance Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muzammil Aslam, while Mr. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Chairman of Nutshell Group, graced the occasion as chief guest. He delivered a thought-provoking keynote address on “Pakistan’s Investment Reset – Vision 2035,” emphasizing the need for strategic economic transformation and global investor confidence.
A comprehensive panel discussion featured key speakers including Dr. Muhammad Rafiq (Member Climate Finance, Pakistan Climate Change Authority), Air Vice Marshal (R) Ijaz Mahmood (Deputy CEO, South Air), Akif Khan (Managing Director, KPIT Board), Dr. Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari (CEO, Trans Peshawar), Nazish Ameen (External Auditor, FBR), and Irfan Saleem Awan (CFO, Bank of Khyber). The experts shared their perspectives on sustainability, climate finance, technological innovation, and digital reforms in the corporate sector.
The session was moderated by Ms. Hina Nasir, Senior Sustainability Expert, while Ms. Fauzia Iqbal, Director General, KPRA, highlighted the province’s initiatives in digital transformation and governance reforms during her address.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Asad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, stated: “Finance professionals of the modern era must not only adapt to change but lead it. Creating real value through innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth is the way forward. This conference is a testament to ACCA’s commitment to empowering Pakistan’s talented youth to shine globally.”
The event also welcomed new ACCA members and fellows, offering them an opportunity to network with ACCA leadership and the wider business community.
The ACCA Corporate Conference 2025 in Peshawar was supported by strategic partners, including TMUC Pakistan, Dowalence, SOS Pakistan, Skanz, and Abhi Microfinance Bank, among others.
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