Donald Trump’s return to the White House is a historic first given to understand the psyche and conventions of American politics. The fact that the impulsive, firebrand and X-obsessed leader stood his ground and continued to campaign on an agenda that irked the powerful US security establishment, and was at odds with many of the…
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…
The 164th Founder’s Day at Lawrence College, Ghora Gali was held on 26th September 2024. It is a significant occasion that commemorates the rich history and traditions of the prestigious institution. Held annually, the event celebrates the founding of the college in 1860 and honours its legacy of academic excellence, character-building, and leadership. The day…
Brig (R) Mujahid Alam Principal, Lawrence College Bismillah-Ar Rahman Ar Rahim. Honorable Ikram ul Majid Sehgal, Mrs. Sehgal, distinguished senior Gallians, GOC 12 Division, respected Staff and my dear young Gallians. Assalam o Alaikum, a very warm welcome to everyone, especially to our Chief Guest, Ikram Sehgal, Mrs. Sehgal, and Erum. As well as all…
The Middle East is in a region in flux. Israel is out to carve out new dynamics solely premised on aggression and intimidation, and the timeline of revulsion for the last one year confirms that any hope for a Palestinian statehood stands dashed. Gaza has been completely obliterated and the West Bank is at the…
Dr Huma Baqai, Moderator Sr. Vice Chairperson, KCFR Assalam U Alaikum. Good Morning! It is an immense pleasure for me to be asked by Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman of the Pathfinder Group to give an overview of this event as I have been a small part of it since 2018. Ikram Sehgal called me and said,…
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…
The Filipino is a truly global labour force. Filipino workers can be found in hundreds of countries around the world. It is astounding to think that this archipelago in the middle of the Pacific can produce so many people who leave for so many destinations around the world. Daily, nearly 5000 people are leaving the…
It was anguish, boil down for revenge and days later, New Normal. That is how one can decipher the post-October 7, 2023, timeline of Gaza and the Middle East. It is pathetic and conscious-chilling to note that more than 50,000 have died so far, as Palestinians keep their fingers crossed. A year-long trajectory proved that…
The seminar, “Strengthening People-to-People Ties Between Pakistan and Bangladesh,” convened an esteemed panel of thought leaders, including the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique, the Patron-in-Chief of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Ikram Sehgal, and KCFR Chairperson, Ms. Nadira Panjwani. Through their insightful discourse, the speakers explored the pivotal role…
