Corporate leaders explore carbon finance as next frontier for growth
KARACHI STAFF REPORT
More than a conventional sustainability workshop, the Executive Programme on Carbon Finance for CEOs brought together Pakistan's leading corporate executives here at a local hotel to examine how climate action can become a driver of business growth investment and long-term competitiveness
This was the first of the series of workshops being rolled out by NUST in collaboration with Nutshell Communications and CVF-V20
The programme was jointly organized by the Iqbal Executive Development Centre (IEDC) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Nutshell Communications and the Climate Vulnerable Forum & Vulnerable Twenty (CVF–V20), bringing together CEOs, Board members, CFOs and sustainability leaders for a full day of strategic dialogue on emerging opportunities in climate finance and carbon markets
NUST’s IEDC played a critical role in setting up the whole program in the most effective way while Nutshell Communications extensive liaison with the corporate sector came in handy in gathering the most impressive lineup of CEOs and corporate sustainability leaders As the knowledge partner, CVF–V20 played a central role in shaping the programme's content drawing on its global experience in climate finance carbon markets and sustainable investment
The speakers were the most valued experts of carbon credit and carbon finance from Pakistan, including Zulfiqar Younas, Senior Advisor Climate Finance, CVF-V20, Ahsan Karmran, Khurram Lalani and Maha Qasim all leading carbon and ESG experts in Pakistan
CM MARYAM EXPANDS WASA MODERNISATION ACROSS PUNJAB, VOWS BETTER CIVIC SERVICES FOR
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B Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday reaffirmed that the province s development agenda extends far beyond Lahore, as she formally launched a major expansion of modern municipal infrastructure by handing over symbolic keys of newly procured drainage and sewerage machinery to Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) officials She said the initiative reflects the Punjab government s commitment to strengthening civic services across all districts through modern technology and improved public infrastructure
The chief minister announced that the delivery of 272 modern drainage and sewerage machines to WASA authorities in 15 districts had been completed, while the supply of 696 machines and
Noreen Niazi ’s remarks reflec t mindset of her brother: A zma Bokhari
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Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said that Noreen Niazi’s recent statement reflects the mindset of her brother She said the family has consistently appeared uncomfortable with Pakistan s achievements and that remarks made against the national interest are deeply regrettable Azma Bokhari said that the entire world acknowledged Pakistan’s
success in Maarka-e-Haq and India s humiliating defeat She said that, at such a moment, Noreen Niazi’s remarks in support of what she described as "the fascist Modi" were not only shameful but also highly condemnable
She further said that the Pakistan Armed Forces and the Pakistan Air Force achieved historic success during Maarka-e-Haq, making the entire nation proud Every Pakistani she added salutes the courage sacrifices profession-
alism and unwavering commitment of the country s armed forces in defending the homeland
The Information Minister also said that the founder of PTI and his three sisters through their conduct give the impression that they either consider themselves infallible or remain detached from reality She maintained that neither the PTI founder nor his family has ever played a constructive role for Pakistan, and therefore their recent statements are contrary to the national interest
‘Milestone in Digital Transformation’: PPCBL, AutoSoft Dynamics team up for implementation of LOS
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The Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) has signed an agreement with AutoSoft Dynamics (Pvt ) Ltd for the implementation of a Loan Origination System (LOS)
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the Bank s digital transformation journey The new LOS is designed to streamline and modernize the Bank s lending operations by automating the entire loan lifecycle from application intake and credit assessment to approval and disbursement through an efficient transparent and technologydriven platform
The agreement signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from The Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Ltd (PPCBL), including Mr Shahram Raza Bakhtiari President/Chief Executive Officer; Mr Muhammad Saleem Tahir Group Head Operations/Chief Operating Officer; Mr Muhammad Sheraz Shareef, Group Head Digital Banking; Mr Syed Hassan Rizvi, Group Head Information Technology; Mr Farooq Azam Malik Group Head Risk; Mr Muhammad Hassan Tariq; along with other senior executives of the Bank Representing AutoSoft Dynamics (Pvt ) Ltd were Mr Bilal Mehmood Managing Director; Mr Shahzad Rafiq Chief Operating Officer; Mr Khurshid Alam Chief Financial Officer; Mr Naveed Younas, Head of Professional Services; and Mr Zeeshan Aman
IPM&R and Assistant Professor; Mrs Alliya Batool Haidery Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Centre for Autism (PCA); Dr Atif Saeed Anjum Pediatric Neurologist Neuropsychologist Special Educator and Rehabilitation Counsellor; Mr Mansoor Hassan Shaikh, Director Inclusive Education, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Government of Sindh; Mr Razzak Pardesi, Chairman of IHRI; and Mrs Afia Wajahat Chief Executive Officer of IHRI
The chief guest Barrister Hallar Wassan MPA and Parliamentary Secretary for Food Government of Sindh assured participants of the provincial government's full support for initiatives promoting inclusive education and autism awareness He also commended the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for its continued efforts to improve services and opportunities for persons with disabilities across Sindh During the seminar speakers underscored
