Today, media—especially social media—despite its flaws, has become a powerful force that shapes our reality and influences our lives. Every individual, armed with a device small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, now possesses the power to capture a moment and transmit it across continents within seconds. This unprecedented reach has altered…
Trump Vs. Iran: Pakistan’s Options In January 2026 – in true unilateral fashion – US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new, one-phrase trade policy: any country that conducts business with Iran will face a 25 % tariff on its trade with the United States. This unprecedented approach – to target not just Iran but…
The Islamic Republic is back from the brink. Yet, it is in the woods of uncertainty, coupled with inherent domestic revulsion and fear of a plausible aggression. The uprising in December was economic-centric, though. It is laudable, nonetheless, that the government this time around handled the crisis with more sagacity and openly admitted its governance…
How the Indian Ocean Can Bring Pakistan’s and Srilanka’s Maritime Futures Together To Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean isn’t just a body of water— it is a strategic highway that has defined its history and will define its future. Given the global shipping lanes, Sri Lanka’s location has made its maritime industry a primary driver…
The Lost University of the Ancient World In Pakistan, nestled amidst the picturesque hills of Taxila, lies the cradle of one of the ancient world’s best known centers of learning. For over a millennium, from as early as 700 BCE, this decentralized, guru centric hub of knowledge known as Takshashila stood as the “Ivy League”…
Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted its flagship “Pakistan Breakfast” at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., continuing a tradition that has become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s engagement at Davos for over two…
From DAVOS to JEDDAH (and RIYADH) A Global Momentum for Pakistan’s StartUps Building on the transformative energy of DAVOS 2026, Pathfinder CITADEL is launching its JEDDAH StartUp Challenge 2026 in partnership with OIC COMSTECH. This is a national-to-global accelerator designed to elevate Pakistan’s innovation economy and place regional StartUps on a shared, international stage at…
Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Pathfinder CITADEL Start-Up” at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, Davos 2026, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Morosani Posthotel. The event brought together participants, including entrepreneurs, technology professionals, policymakers, and innovation ecosystem…
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 2026, marking a significant moment for the country’s representation on the global economic stage. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister toured the pavilion and visited the stalls of all the Pathfinder CITADEL-selected start-ups. He interacted personally…
Panel Discussion & Presentations Session 1 Dr Huma Baqai (Moderator): Good morning, Assalam-o-Alaikum, a very warm welcome on behalf of the Pathfinder Group. Ladies and gentlemen, this has almost become like an early event for me. We host a curtain raiser for the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Pakistan Breakfast, which has been…
