In an era defined by accelerating complexity and deepening global fragmentation, the need for a trusted and impartial platform for meaningful dialogue has becomeindispensable. From volatile geopolitical realignments to systemic economic and societal risks, rebuilding trust today demands broader perspectives and a willingness to engage positively across the various divides. Convened under the theme “A…
Trump’s Action Against Venezuela Implications For Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy Introduction The decisive action reportedly taken by U.S. President Donald Trump on 4 January 2026 against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro regime marks a significant development in the evolving doctrine of international security, counter-narcotics enforcement, and extraterritorial accountability. Justified on grounds of alleged drug trafficking, systematic human rights…
Trump, MBS, And The Remaking Of U.S.–Saudi Relations When Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi in December last year to attend the 23rd annual India-Russia summit, expectations were ripe for breakthrough agreements in energy and defense. Yet, despite the two countries agreeing to expand economic cooperation and reaffirming their “special and privileged strategic…
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…
