A Handbook on Counter-Terror Operations (Dedicated to one of the finest Armies, in general, that anyone can be rightly proud to have been associated with and to all young officers in particular, that make this Army, what it is)(No religion is responsible for terrorism. People are responsible for violence and terrorism).Barack Obama. PremisePakistan has suffered…
“One thing that I noticed is, having met some former Taliban that they, as children, grew up being indoctrinated. They grew up in violence. They grew up in war. They were taught to hate. They grew up in very ignorant cultures where they did not learn about the outside world.”anon The Pak-Afghan peace talks in…
Regional Challenges 1. Security Threats PKK/YPG terrorism in Syria/Iraq is top concern for Türkiye. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, and the European Union. The conflict between Türkiye and the PKK has been ongoing since 1984 and has resulted in over 40,000 deaths. Ankara asserts that the YPG…
Representing Pakistan at the World Economic Forum, Davos, A Commitment to National Pride, Innovation and Global Dialogue Every January, the small Swiss town of Davos transforms into the global capital of ideas. The World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together heads of state, global CEOs, economists, academics, entrepreneurs and changemakers to discuss and shape the world’s…
Alexander Hamilton’s ghost is apparently circumambulating in the White House. One of the founding fathers and the first US Secretary of Treasury from 1789 to 1795, he espoused the notion that America must never be dependent on any outside power for core components, such as raw material to finished products. That was the inception of…
Session 1 The Pathfinder Group Enhanced Harmony Division (EHD) organized a thought-provoking presentation and a high-level panel discussion titled “Bridging Distances of Diversity in Religion andPoverty” and “Bridging Talent, Technology, and Opportunity for a Future-Ready Pakistan” onSaturday, December 13, 2025, at AmaaniBagh Angoori, Islamabad. The event brought togethersenior professionals from policy and academia, students from…
Alexander the Great, who passed through today’s Rawalpindi Potohar region, in 327 BC, to fight the Battle of Hydaspes with King Porus at the twilight of his unprecedented era, made history as he struck a treasure trove. It is narrated that the warrior’s horses started licking the mountain stones of what is today known as…
An insightful event was organised by the Pathfinder Group on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at AmaaniBagh Angoori, Islamabad. The event “Empowering the Future with Smart Solutions” highlighted the Group’s digital financial revolution by its Digital Revolution Division (DRD). Distinguished corporate leaders, technologists, policymakers, and innovators deliberated on the future of smart technologies and digital transformation…
Today’s topic is very important, especially concerning the IT sector. I would like to share a little from my experience in life and from the offices I have served in. I think the most unique and foundational thing about the universe is life. Why is this earth unique? Why is it special among the numerous…
Pakistan’s National Security Dilemma According to a recent corporate announcement VEON, the parent company of JAZZ, has partnered with STARLINK to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite services in VEON-operated markets, aiming to expand connectivity to remote and underserved areas. Jazz is Pakistan’s leading mobile network and digital services provider. This collaboration will integrate Starlink’s technology into Jazz’s…
