The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 from 20 to 24 January and the trip to Europe 2025 was an extraordinary journey undertaken by a 27-member team from the Pathfinder Group. Commencing on January 18th, the trip was filled with significant moments, from hosting impactful events at Davos, Switzerland, to exploring some of Europe’s…
It is commonly assessed that the foreign policy of the United States changed for good after the 9/11 attacks. But that is not the case, per se. America is transforming under the second presidency of Donald Trump, and it seems there isn’t any looking back. The maverick style of governance of the impulsive leader is…
Every day the country hits a new low. The sad incident involving the hijacking of the Jaffar Express and subsequent actions including a cleanup operation is the latest in a long list of lows! And that too at a scale that hasn’t been seen in the past. While it is commendable the way LEAs have…
IntroductionThis article delves into the intricacies of additional, non binding, voluntary prayer called Tahajjud, Taraweeh, Qiyam al-Layl, and Qiyam Ramadan, with the aim to address overlooked aspects often clouded by preconceived notions, traditional beliefs, and interpretations. Rather than merely echoing conventional perspectives, this piece endeavors to ground its analysis in the core teachings of the…
The remarkable story of Bangladesh connects its regal past to the present. Bengal was the richest princely state of Mughal India with a sophisticated culture and civilization. The defeat of the youthful Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal in 1756 established the rule of the East India Company in India. British historians admit to brutal British policies…
This article is being prepared at a time when terror proxies like Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are trying to intensify their insurgency in Balochistgan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The recent TTP attacks in Bannu and the Jaffar Express passenger train hijacking incidents are core examples of such intensity. The Jaffar Express,…
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…
The rise of extremist ideas in Indian domestic politics under the Modi government has shaken New Delhi’s constitutional foundations and its manifestations in the country’s foreign relations. The arrival of Modi in Indian politics as Prime Minister augmented the role of religion in the country’s politics based on the fanatical ideological configurations of the Bharatiya…
Suicide BombingAt least six people, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Sami (JUI-S) leader Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani, were killed and 15 injured when a suicide blast ripped through the Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary in Nowshera District at 2pm on February 28, reports Dawn. The blast tore through the main prayer hall of the madrassah as worshippers…
During the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, the Pathfinder Group on January 23, 2025 hosted the “Digital Pakistan Lunch” at the Pakistan Pavilion. This event was designed to acknowledge Pakistan’s commitment to embracing digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion. Moderating the Session Dr. Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson of the Karachi Council…
