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Saquib Ahmad, Country Managing Director, SAP Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Bahrain, was invited to BOL News to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in taxation. He talked about how AI is revolutionizing tax processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance in the ever-evolving digital landscape. #SAP #SAPPakistan #ArtificialIntelligence #Taxation #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechInTax Muhammad Azfar Ahsan | Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

#NutshellGroup had the honor of hosting a luncheon with H.E. Rizwan Saeed Shaikh, Pakistan's Ambassador Designate to the United States of America, at our Islamabad Head Office. The event brought together senior business leaders and esteemed members of the intelligentsia, facilitating a rich exchange of insights and fostering invaluable connections. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan | Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director, SAP Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Bahrain, discussed the promising future of youth in IT, the critical skills needed in Pakistan’s IT sector, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business growth, on Suno News' morning show ‘Suno Pakistan.' He also discussed the future of IT in Pakistan and the strides that Pakistan's is making in digital transformation. #SAP #SAPPakistan #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfIT #PakistanTech #Innovation #YouthInIT Muhammad Azfar Ahsan Rabia Ahmad Usman Yousuf

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Pakistan's former Minister for Investment, and Founder & Chairman, #NutshellGroup, in his latest article 'The FDI Mantra & Existing Investors,' emphasizes that Pakistan’s low net #FDI inflows at a mere 0.6% of the #GDP, and trailing far behind several African, Asian, and Gulf countries, indicate a complete and fundamental failure of #economicpolicies. Azfar underscores the urgent need for a transparent and accurate assessment of the situation and a unified and long-term strategy - a 20 year ‘Charter of Business’ - to attract and sustain foreign #investment. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dtifH8jC Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

The Nutshell Group congratulates Rizwan Saeed Sheikh on his appointment as Pakistan's new ambassador to The United States of America. With his background as a lead negotiator for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G-77, and China, and as an ardent representative of Pakistan, he is a career diplomat of almost two decades. Having been part of numerous multilateral negotiations, he brings extensive experience to this role. We wish him all the best for his new endeavor. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan | Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Pakistan's former Minister for Investment, and Chairman & Founder, #NutshellGroup, attended the 51st anniversary celebration of The Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI). The event, held in Islamabad, featured prominent guests including Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan; Ambassador Tehmina Janjua, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan; Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI & Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan; Inam Ur Rahman, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan; and Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Board of Governors, ISSI. Discussions at the ceremony focused on Pakistan’s foreign policy in the context of global transformations, highlighting the crucial role of think-tanks in shaping policy through comprehensive research and informed dialogue. Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

Breaking barriers and championing press freedom worldwide, Kamal Siddiqi makes history as the first Pakistani journalist honored with the Journalists of Courage Impact Award at the East-West Center’s International Media Conference, held in Philippines. This award is given to courageous journalists for their outstanding contributions despite political and economic pressures. This year, it was awarded to only 7 journalists from across the world. Kamal's achievement highlights his exceptional commitment to quality, reporting amidst adversity, and setting new standards of journalistic integrity. #PressFreedom #JournalismCourage #EastWestCenterAward #MediaExcellence #JournalisticIntegrity #GlobalRecognition #NutshellGroup Muhammad Azfar Ahsan | Rabia Ahmad | Usman Yousuf

#EidulAdhaMubarak from the Nutshell Family. Wishing you joyful celebrations and abundant blessings! #EidMubarak #EidulAdha #NutshellGroup Muhammad Azfar Ahsan Usman Yousuf Rabia Ahmad

Syed Ali Akbar, Managing Director & CEO, Pakistan Tobacco Company, recently visited our head office in Islamabad. He was warmly welcomed by the Nutshell Group leadership comprising Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman; ACM (Rtd) Sohail Aman, Chief Executive of Strategic Engagements; Rabia Ahmad, Director & CEO; Maj Gen (Rtd) Shahzad Naeem Khan, Chief Public Affairs Officer; and Fareena Mazhar, Chief Public Engagement Officer. During the visit, they engaged in insightful discussions on industry and the country's economic landscape. Usman Yousuf

The European Union hosted a private session focused on Pakistan's investment climate, with special emphasis on investments from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Pakistan's former Minister for Investment and Chairman, Nutshell Group, was the keynote speaker. The session was hosted at the residence of H.E. Dr. Riina Kionka, the EU Ambassador to Pakistan. The session was attended by 18 Ambassadors and High Commissioners from EU countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, and Poland. Rabia Ahmad, Director & CEO, Nutshell Group, also attended the session. Usman Yousuf