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…
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…
Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Digital Pakistan Breakfast” at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Morosani Posthotel. The event brought together leaders from government, technology, finance, and global digital…
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…
