PICG directors’ summit: Corporate boards urged to address economic uncertainty
KARACHI: Pakistan’s corporate boards need to move beyond compliance and play a more active role in addressing economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and sustainability, business leaders and governance experts said at the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) Directors’ Summit 2026. Held under the theme “The Showcase: Your Leadership, Your Impact,” the summit brought together…
The Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) recently held its Directors’ Summit 2026, which focused on the theme "The Showcase: Your Leadership, Your Impact." The summit brought together over 350 directors, business leaders, regulators, and senior executives to discuss corporate governance, leadership, and institutional resilience.
PICG Chairman Muhammad Ashraf Bawany emphasized that corporate governance has evolved to focus on building trust, creating sustainable value, and strengthening institutions, rather than merely meeting compliance requirements. The summit also touched on various critical topics, including the role of corporate boards in addressing economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and sustainability, as well as the importance of transparency, accountability, and innovation in governance practices.
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