The Strait Now Commanding Global Attention Abstract Global trade depends on a handful of narrow maritime chokepoints. This article explores the ten most critical straits, tracing their history, vulnerabilities, and the economic shocks that follow when they are disrupted. From Hormuz to Gibraltar, these waterways are not just geographic features — they are the levers…
Pakistan and India have never been easy neighbours. They have nursed an agenda of otherness since their inception, as the bitter memoirs of Partition had kept them at bay. Irrespective of the fact that they have a shared history, culture and a geography that cannot be done away with, both the nation-states preferred antagonism over…
with Bangladesh Civil Service Officers visiting Pakistan A Discussion organized by KCFR Dr Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson, KCFR (Host): Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Thank you all for being here on a very hot afternoon. I believe, however, that our distinguished guests make it truly worthwhile, and I am confident you will enjoy this session. In…
Second Session: Shaping Pakistan’s Future Forum 2026 Sehrish Mustafa (Moderator): Before we move into our second session, which is digital transformation and innovation, I would like to invite Mian Imran Masood, president of the Pakistan Education Council, to the stage to say a few words. Mian Imran Masood, President, Pakistan Education Council: Excellencies, dignitaries, fellow…
First Session: Shaping Pakistan’s Future Forum 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Shaping Pakistan’s Future Forum 2026” on May 6, 2026, at AMAANIBAGH Angoori, Islamabad, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology experts to discuss Pakistan’s future through innovation, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, financial technology, and national development initiatives. Organized under the leadership…
