Chartered Management Accountant Journal Jan-Feb 2026

President's Message
From the Desk of Chief Editor
Exclusive Interviews
Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA)
Mr. Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor, Former Chairman, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Ms. Sandra Ro, Chief Executive Officer-CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC)
Ms. Izzat-Begum B. Rajan, Former Board Chair, International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA)
Corporate Leaders of ICMA
Focus Section
Accounting for Crypto Assets in Pakistan: Challenges, Standards, and the Way Forward
By: Imtiaz Bashir, FCMA
Digital Assets, Blockchain and Tokenization: Rewiring the Architecture of Global Finance
By: Monty Munford
Digital Ledger Revolution: Strategic and Regulatory Frameworks for the Modern CMA
By: Dr. Azeema Begum
Blockchain Against Fake Medicines: A Lifeline for Pakistan
By: Abdul Qayyum, FCMA
Leveraging Blockchain for Improving the Outcomes of Subsidies- Khushal Kissan Targeted Fertilizer Subsidy Token (KK-TFST)
By: Muhammad Hasnain Yousaf and Muhammad Taha Akmal Siddiqui
The Digital Shift in Work: Gig Economy, Remote Roles, and Compliance Challenges
By: Dr. Rozina Muzammil, FCMA
Digital Transformation is About People, Not Just Technology
By: Syed Shamim Ahmed, FCMA
Cryptocurrency Accounting under IFRSs: Classification, Measurement, and Disclosure
By: Ahmad Tariq Bhatti, FCMA
Global Tokenization Trends and Pathways for Pakistan’s Capital Markets
By: ICMA Research and Publications Department
Article Section
Structural Transformation of Internal Audit: A Comparative Analysis of IPPF 2017 and GIAS 2024
By: Dr. Muhammad Naveed Salman Khan
Tax Burden or Growth Engine? The Dual Role of Taxation in the Economy
By: Hafsa Ahmad
Leadership Theory Jungle
By: Sohailuddin Alavi
Top Technology Trend
Islamic Cryptocurrencies: X8X & OneGram as Safe-Haven Assets
By: ICMA Research and Publications Department
Synopsis of Book on “BlockChain in Public Finance”
By: ICMA Research and Publications Department, authored by Muhammad Afzaal
Sector Brief
Pakistan’s Crypto and Digital Assets Sector
By: ICMA Research and Publications Department
Economy Watch
Global Risk: Rising Uncertainty and Oil Volatility
By: ICMA Research and Publications Department
Economy News
Regulatory Watch
Regulatory Watch
Special Feature
ICMA at 75: A Diamond Jubilee of Legacy and Leadership
Reviews
Reviews of Selected Books and Articles
Our Next Issues
Mar-Apr 2026
Geopolitical Shocks and Pakistan's Economic Strategy
Deadline Submission: April 15 2026
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