In the aftermath of the 2007-2008 financial crisis, one word became a popular addition to the vocabulary of almost everyone in the world – leverage! This refers to the use of debt or borrowed funds to amplify returns on an investment. Simply put, leverage makes a sweet deal sweeter! It turned out to be one…
Victory Over Fascism to Shared Prosperity Short Historical ContextThe Nationalists and Communists in China had a checkered history of confrontation and collaboration under changing environment. The good aspect was that against external aggressors for common interests and objectives, they always joined hands. This brings out an important character of Chinese civilisation. Though Japan’s pre-WW 2…
Exclusive Interview with Mushahid Hussain Syed Washington and Beijing have convergence of interests in South Asia; India’s thaw with China should be welcomed; Beijing and Washington will soon work for bringing India-Pakistan closer; BRICS and SCO represent Global South in an era of multilateralism; a free Imran Khan can play a better political role Mushahid…
“The Future of Pakistan- good or bad- will be determined by its youth- especially by people who are between 15-29 years of age today. What will happen will depend upon the choices that are made today”. Many years ago, historian Will Durant noted that society was founded not on abstract ideals but on the nature…
Advisory Council Introductory Meeting Brig (Retd) Mujahid Alam CEO, Providentia Books Foundation CEO, Designate PIHIThis initiative was started by a young girl, Elena Sehgal, the granddaughter of Ikram Sehgal, who is a high school student in New York, along with her friends from various fields. We have structured this meeting to help everyone get to…
Sehrish Mustufa (Host)I would now like to invite the student participants for the Second Session, representing The Millennium University College (TMUC) and Lawrence College: Hammad Moeen, Ajlan Abbas, and Huzaifa Saeed. For the discussion on corporate culture in the Telecom industry, we are also joined by two distinguished experts: Sheikh Taimoor Nawaz and Ms Tahira…
The Pathfinder Group’s School of Excellence, Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL), in collaboration with Providentia Books Foundation, hosted a seminar titled “Gen Z – Corporate Leadership Dialogue: Building the Future of Work” at AmaaniBagh, Angoori, Islamabad, on 13th September 2025. The event brought together industry leaders, academics, and students from…
Pathfinder Group’s flagship initiative, “Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL)” organized an engaging discussion titled “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Trends amongst Gen Z and Young Millennials” on August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Amaanibagh Angoori, Islamabad. Supported by the Providentia Books Foundation (PBF) and the Karachi Council on…
The Dawn of 6th September 1965 In the annals of history, certain days emerge as timeless symbols of national will, courage, and unshakable unity. For Pakistan, 6th September 1965 is not merely a date—it is a living testament to the indomitable spirit of a young nation that dared to stand against an aggressor many times…
Since the arrival of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the helm, a marked change has occurred in the outlook of the Indian Army. Apolitical hitherto, it gradually became involved in politics one way or another. Anti-Muslim sentiments gained momentum, and Bollywood-style hyper-action movies began to shape perceptions—blurring the line between fiction and reality—and influencing…
