ICMA Envisions Future Financial Strategies with a Focus on Sustainability

SAFA International Conference 2024 in Karachi

brought together industry leaders to discuss

financial and technological advancements

Press Release

Karachi: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) hosted the highly anticipated SAFA International Conference 2024, a significant event designed to foster insightful discussions, innovative strategies, and valuable networking opportunities within the financial and technological sectors.

Morning Session Highlights

The conference commenced with a Welcome Address by Shehzad Ahmed Malik, President of ICMA, who outlined the event’s key themes and objectives.

A key panel discussion, moderated by Awais Yasin, Company Secretary at Diamer Bhasha Development Company – WAPDA, featured distinguished panelists:

• Mehtab Uddin Ahmed, Vice President, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh
• Yasir Ashfaq, CEO, Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company
• Kashif Shehzad, Head of Presales, TMC
• Tariq Sultan, Group Chief Operating Officer, Pathfinder Group
• Omer Khan Ghaznavi, Head of Total Rewards, HR, Fatima Group
• Muhammad Younas, Planning, Budgeting & Reporting Department Manager, Fatima Group
• Muhammad Amin Rajput, DMD/CFO, SSGC
• Farhan Tahir, Acting Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, PMEX

The Chief Guest, Jam Ikram Ullah Khan Dharejo, Minister of Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Sindh, addressed the audience, emphasizing key industry developments and future directions.

Afternoon Session Insights

The afternoon session featured another panel discussion, moderated by Abdul Wasey Khan, Former Vice President of ICMA. This session brought together:

• Shehzad Ahmed Malik, President, ICMA
• Farrukh Rehman, President, ICAP
• Heshana Kuruppu, President, SAFA & CA Sri Lanka
• Puvendran Gajendra, Council Member, CMA Sri Lanka
• Sabbir Ahmed, Council Member, ICA Bangladesh
• Mehtab Uddin Ahmed, Vice President, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh

A significant session on “Carbon Pricing and Technology: Driving Sustainable Economic Models” was led by Khalid Mumtaz, Dean Principal at Bahria University, who delivered the keynote address on the critical role of carbon pricing in sustainable economic development.

Another panel discussion moderated by Ather Saleem, Member of the Anti-Dumping Appellate Tribunal, Government of Pakistan, featured:

• Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA (Pakistan)
• Dr. Ahsan Laliwala, Director, AI Systems (Pvt.) Limited
• Ahmed Rana, Fatima Group
• Sabbir Ahmed, Council Member, ICA Bangladesh
• Faisal Qureshi, Section Head Risk & Compliance, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO)

Event Goals and Future Outlook

The SAFA International Conference 2024 aims to advance dialogue, share knowledge, and promote progress in financial and technological strategies. The ICMA looks forward to continued engagement and participation in making this event a significant success.

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