Karachi, 12 February 2025 – The future of Pakistan’s economy just got a lot brighter! The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) set the stage ablaze with its Pakistan Leadership Conversation (PLC) 2025 in Karachi, uniting visionaries, policymakers, and finance trailblazers for a dynamic dialogue on AI, sustainability, and talent. Under the electrifying theme “Being Bold: From Surviving to Thriving,” the event sparked actionable strategies to propel Pakistan into a new era of innovation and global leadership.
Why PLC 2025 Mattered: Key Takeaways
🔹 AI Meets Sustainability: Forget either/or – Pakistan’s future hinges on merging AI-driven efficiency with climate-smart strategies.
🔹 Export Boom Ahead: Shared Services & Outsourcing (SSO) sectors are Pakistan’s golden ticket to IT/ITeS export growth.
🔹 Green Revolution 2.0: Businesses are ditching “brown” practices for ESG-led innovation, powered by cutting-edge tech.
Highlights from the Spotlight
✨ Ayla Majid (ACCA President): “AI isn’t just a tool – it’s our ally in building climate-resilient businesses. Think smarter, act greener!”
✨ Syed Murad Ali Shah (CM Sindh): “By 2047, Pakistan will thrive on tech-driven financial leadership. Let’s turn Karachi into a hub for responsible innovation!”
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Panels That Packed a Punch
1. From Brown to Green: Innovating in Transition
Featuring: Lucky Motors, Meezan Bank, Dawlance & more!
💡 Hot Topic: How AI is turbocharging ESG reporting – and why Pakistan’s SMEs can’t afford to lag.
2. Unlocking SSO’s $10B Potential
Featuring: GSK, KPMG, TheBPO & industry giants!
💡 Big Idea: Pakistan’s shared services sector is primed to become Asia’s next outsourcing powerhouse.
The Bold Visionaries Speak
Assad Hameed Khan (ACCA Pakistan Head): “Finance professionals aren’t just number-crunchers – they’re architects of Pakistan’s sustainable future.
Nasir Vohra (EY Rapid Innovation): “AI isn’t coming – it’s already here. Adapt or get left behind.”
Why This Matters for YOU
Whether you’re a startup founder, finance pro, or eco-conscious citizen, PLC 2025 revealed:
✅ AI is your new BFF: Automate smarter, not harder.
✅ Green = Growth: Sustainable practices attract global investors.
✅ Talent is King: Upskill now to ride the SSO wave.
Ready to Join the Conversation?
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