Since the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan in the aftermath of the 2020 Doha Agreement, tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have frequently escalated. These tensions reached their peak last year when the Pakistani military conducted targeted airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Barmal district located in eastern Paktika province, claiming to neutralize key TTP commanders…
Political scientists have continuously endeavoured to identify what makes an ideal or perfect state. A state which is strong to establish its writ through rule of law, ensuring equality and justice for its subjects. A lot of research has gone into finding reasons why some states fare better than others. Starting with J J Rousseau’s…
The 21st Pakistan Breakfast at Davos, hosted by the Pathfinder Group, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, was held on 22nd January 2025. It was moderated by the Chairman of Pathfinder Group, Zarrar Sehgal. Zarrar Sehgal, Moderator & Chairman, Pathfinder Group I thank you all for attending the 21st Pakistan Breakfast at Davos, I…
Quite often some new terminology is coined in geo-politics that appear to be valid yet inherently not that lucid. People, especially students of politics and decision makers rush to threadbare analyse these terms and identify benefit for own. One such very famous term was ‘Globalisation’ which inherently meant to connect the world to reap common…
A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was achieved after 470 days of relentless bombardment on Sunday, 19 January 2025. Netanyahu’s hand was forced by POTUS Trump, who is unsure about the ceasefire holding out but has said on 22 January: “It is not our war, it is their war.” This statement is of paramount importance…
TrialThe Koran often says that God measures out good and mercy to test people’s faith and to allow people to prove their own nature—not to God, of course, because he already knows their nature. They are demonstrating their nature to themselves so that they will have no objections when they reach their destination in the…
As we welcome 2025 and start the New Year with a bang – there is hope that this year Pakistan will outshine the previous year, this year missing will be the ones who passed away and not the ones who are still alive, this year the naysayers will be proven wrong and the soothsayers will…
The Investment in Pakistan Lunch was hosted by the Pathfinder Group, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, held on 22nd January 2025 in Davos. The event was moderated by the Chairman of Pathfinder Group, Zarrar Sehgal. Zarrar Sehgal, Moderator Welcome to all our guests, especially our distinguished and honourable guest, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is not just a gathering of world leaders, business executives, civil society members and policymakers—it is a platform where narratives are shaped, alliances are forged, and investment opportunities are explored. As is traditional for the last 21 years, the Pakistan Pavilion, organized by Pathfinder Group, provided an avenue…
Inspiring Pakistan event was held on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. It focused on promoting Pakistan’s image and investment potential while providing valuable insights into the country’s journey and achievements. The event brought together distinguished speakers and intellectual leaders for thought-provoking dialogue….
