How CITADEL Is Turning Pakistan into a Global Innovation Platform Innovation is no longer a niche ambition; it is a national strategy that shapes power, resilience, and global relevance. Countries that master innovative tech ecosystems define the future; those that lag become passive participants in it. With the kind of technology on the horizon, lagging…
AbstractModern armed conflicts are increasingly shaped by a complex interaction between geopolitical rivalry, technological competition, and global economic structures. While traditional explanations of war emphasize territorial disputes, ideological confrontation, and national security imperatives, contemporary research highlights the growing influence of corporate actors and transnational economic interests in shaping the dynamics of modern warfare. The concept…
IntroductionIslam is a dynamic faith for all the people of different races and times but we see it as a rigid faith which appears to be inflexible. Actually this is not the case. The history of Islamic thought is defined by a profound and often overlooked transition: the journey from a living, breathing “Movement” in…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in DAVOS unfolded at a time when global politics is increasingly shaped by strategic competition, economic recalibration, and technological acceleration. The liberal certainties that once framed globalisation are steadily giving way to realism, fragmentation, and power politics. For Pakistan, engagement at such a forum is not optional….
(Jhelum: Book Corner Pakistan, 2025), ISBN: 978-969-662-622-0 (Pages: 320) The outbreak of a brief armed confrontation between the pair of South Asian nuclear contestants in 2025 has raised several questions in the existing literature concerning the role of deterrence between nuclear-armed states. The four-day armed clash between Islamabad and New Delhi has forced the global…
Cultural Diplomacy and the Projection of Pakistan’s Soft Power While global platforms such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in DAVOS often feature vibrant cultural showcases, India has consistently organized multiple Bollywood-themed evenings each year, projecting its cinematic soft power to a global audience. However, this year, for the first time, Pakistan ventured…
Pakistan’s Relevance? It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal ~Henry Kissinger The Premise The World is changing and new power paradigms are in play. The conventional order and rule-based certainties are now being challenged while the United Nations is gradually reduced to becoming a benign spectator –…
DAVOS stands as a premier global platform for international policymaking, significant discourse on unrelenting global encounters, and high-level relationship building. It brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, academics, and thought leaders from across the world, making it one of the most influential forums for strategic agenda-setting and shaping the future direction of nations…
Date: 13th February 2026 Mr. Ikram SehgalCo-ChairmanPathfinder Group Respected Mr. Ikram Sehgal السلام علیکم Tonight, as I sit to write this letter, I feel a depth of emotion that only comes when life quietly completes a circle. Being included in the Pathfinder Group delegation for Pakistan Pavilion Davos 2026 and the Europe visit was not…
Smart Security Solution for Cities, Industrial Facilities & Critical Infrastructure A Digital Brain, Eyes, And Reflexes For Cities And FacilitiesModern cities, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure are living systems dynamic, interconnected, and constantly under pressure. As urban density grows and industrial operations become more complex, the nature of security threats has changed. Today’s risks are…
