Shortly after the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Jordan in May 2003, I visited Israel. I made no secret of it. Over the years, I have had an active exchange of opinion with Col. David Yarkony of Israel, and it was at his invitation that I decided to make the trip. I am very glad…
When the global pandemic hit, followed by one of the worst floods in Pakistan’s history, the microfinance sector stood at a crossroad. Many institutions, already vulnerable from years of incremental shocks, found themselves spiraling. Banks that once served as lifelines for the underserved began to fall beneath the weight of non-performing loans, liquidity crises, and…
Introduction:The Kashmala Family Welfare Center is a flagship project of the Pathfinder Group, located in the peaceful yet underserved village of Choki Mumraiz in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This center is named in honor of Ms. Kashmala Sehgal, the daughter-in-law of Mr. Ikram Sehgal the Co-Chairman Pathfinder Group. The center is a place of hope for…
Beneath the emerald canopies of ancient banyan trees where sunlight dances through leaves like scattered coins, the soul of colonial cantonments still breathes. These were never mere clusters of barracks and parade grounds, but rather living tapestries where the threads of empire, culture, and modernity intertwined to create something entirely new—something that would forever alter…
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light’’ Plato Dr Ruskin described ‘economy’ as the bastard science of darkness1 . He developed the idea of the Economic Man2 . A material thought that now governs how the world…
IntroductionThe Pathfinder[1] Group is one of the leading business enterprises of Pakistan and is the largest provider of integrated security facilities management services in the country, it consistently empowers challenges into opportunities. It is the oldest group in the private security services sector in Pakistan that has, since its inception in 1976 grown, kept diversifying…
In a rapidly changing global economy, where technological advancements reshape industries and redefine job roles, the urgency to equip the next generation with the right skills has never been more pronounced. Enter the Pathfinder Center for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs and Leadership (CITADEL) — a groundbreaking initiative in Pakistan that aspires to bridge the…
In the crucible of South Asian geopolitics, where tensions simmer and rivalries run deep, military capabilities of nations are often put to the test. The recent military standoff between Pakistan and India has underscored the complex dynamics of power and deterrence in the region. At the heart of Pakistan’s response to this evolving security landscape…
The Triad of Transformation – A Multidimensional Strategic Renaissance Pakistan Air Force has long been a monolithic pillar of national defence – a pillar that has consistently delivered under exigent crises, a force that has epitomized resilience in the face of regional volatility, and a legacy that has metamorphosed from the realm of conventional air…
The 2025 Air War: A Clash of Doctrines, Not Just Jets “In order to win, we should operate at a faster tempo or rhythm than our adversaries – or, better yet, get inside [the] adversary’s Observation-Orientation-Decision-Action time cycle or loop.” – John Boyd The 2025 air war between India and Pakistan was set in motion…
