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…
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…
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 –…
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…
“ The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Pakistan First” session at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Morosani Posthotel. The event brought together policymakers, economists, business leaders, and investment professionals to discuss Pakistan’s economic priorities…
The Pathfinder Group hosted a focused high-level session titled “Women Empowerment, Financial Inclusion & Family Healthcare” at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, Davos 2026. The event was held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Morosani Posthotel and brought together policymakers, development practitioners,…
Second Session: Jeddah 2026 and Beyond, The Spring DAVOS Pathfinder CITADEL Startup Challenge Dr Salma Malik – Associate Professor of DSS, QAU We are now starting the SECOND, very interesting part of today’s SESSION, which is JEDDAH 2026 and Beyond: The Spring DAVOS Pathfinder CITADEL STARTUP CHALLENGE. I will introduce them as they come, Sarah…
First Session: The STARTUP Experience and Lessons Learnt Sehrish Mustafa Master of Ceremonies (Host) Assalam-o-Alaikum, and a very good morning, everyone. Your Excellency Georg Steiner Ambassador of Switzerland, Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman, Pathfinder Group, distinguished guest, respected judges, STARTUP founders, and dear students, welcome to AmaaniBagh. Today, it’s not just an event; it is a continuation…
The Fragile Chessboard of South Asia’s New Reality A Shifting Regional Order In the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021—formalized through the Doha Accords of 2020—South Asia has entered an entirely new and volatile phase. The Taliban’s return to power, their continued lack of international recognition, and the deepening conflict along…
In early nineteenth century, several contenders of the Afghan throne engaged in a fratricidal war. In 1839, Shah Shuja (r 1803-09 & 1839-42) was living in Ludhiana on British pension when a trilateral agreement was reached involving East India Company, Shah Shuja, and Singh Sahib of Lahore Ranjit Singh. Shah Shuja was restored to the…
