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…
The Resource–Geography Paradox Pakistan frequently highlights its strategic location at the confluence of South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, alongside its vast natural resource endowment, including copper, coal, gas, and gold, valued in the trillions of dollars. Its coastline along major global oil routes strengthens its image as a country destined for economic…
Pathfinder Group’s flagship initiative, “Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL)” organized an engaging discussion titled “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Trends amongst Gen Z and Young Millennials” on August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Amaanibagh Angoori, Islamabad. Supported by the Providentia Books Foundation (PBF) and the Karachi Council on…
The Providentia Books Foundation, in collaboration with IGI Global and Summit Strategies, successfully hosted a dynamic dialogue titled “Gen Z as Agents of Change” at the AmaaniBagh Auditorium in Angoori, Islamabad. The event brought together experts, academics, students, and industry professionals for meaningful discussions on the role of Gen Z in shaping Pakistan’s future. Aimed…
Pakistan’s foreign policy has long been defined by a delicate balancing act between two global giants – the United States and China. Over the decades, this engagement has shifted from periods of close cooperation with Washington to an increasingly strategic partnership with Beijing. Historically, Islamabad has oscillated between leveraging U.S. military support and cultivating economic…
In the ever-evolving chessboard of South Asian geopolitics, Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the unintended consequences of its once-vaunted alliance with the Taliban. What was envisioned as a strategic triumph – a friendly regime in Kabul and a buffer against Indian influence – has morphed into a complex web of challenges….
The Investment in Pakistan Lunch was hosted by the Pathfinder Group, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, held on 22nd January 2025 in Davos. The event was moderated by the Chairman of Pathfinder Group, Zarrar Sehgal. Zarrar Sehgal, Moderator Welcome to all our guests, especially our distinguished and honourable guest, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal…
Damascus has fallen, but what rises from its ashes? A moment of triumph turns into a gamble on hope as Syria enters a fragile dawn. The end of Assad’s reign marks both liberation and uncertainty, with old divisions threatening to resurface and global powers circling like vultures. Amid promises of unity and fears of chaos,…
Raheela Baqai Group Director of Business Development, Pathfinder Group Asalam-o-Alikum, good morning, a warm welcome to Amaanibagh (Residence of the Sehgal Family). This house is a gift of love from a grandfather to a granddaughter. No other child can have a legacy to follow what has been left to Amaani by her grandfather, none other…
Dr Huma Baqai, Moderator Sr. Vice Chairperson, KCFR Assalam U Alaikum and a very warm welcome. Good morning. I would like to take this opportunity to give you an overview of why we’re here and what Davos is all about. Many of you know that the World Economic Forum is held in Davos, where global…
