The world is transforming with Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This is changing the fundamental nature of work, the structure of economies and the balance of power between nations. Countries are competing on a fasttrack basis not merely to adopt new technologies, but to develop them, own their intellectual property…
Revolution has always evolved throughout history; it has never been a fixed idea. It has never belonged to any particular class, system, or method. As technology advanced and political and ruling systems changed – from monarchies to nation-states – revolution changed its shape along with them. From the French Revolution to the anti-colonial independence movements,…
Executive summary Pakistan has one of the world’s youngest populations but an inadequate education system. 28 percent of school-age children are out of school; more girls suffer, with 31 percent out of school compared to 25 percent for boys. Public education spending has fallen to just 0.8 percent of GDP (GOP, 2026). Pakistan’s long-standing learning…
From Port Competition to Strategic Maritime Depth Building a Three-Port National Maritime System for Economic Security, Trade Resilience and Strategic Autonomy Author’s Note Developed from the KPT Staff College seminar of 3 September 2026, this paper combines its central policy arguments with official Pakistani port information and international maritime-security literature. The World Bank supports the…
A condensed summary of Paul Staniland and Furqan Khan, “How Does China Manage Political Conflict Abroad? Insights from South Asia,” The Washington Quarterly 49:3 (Fall 2026) China’s overseas investments are usually described in economic terms, but they are increasingly entangled in the politics of host countries. Political scientist Paul Staniland and PoliTact Great Power Politics…
(South Asia Watch-SAW, 2026), ISBN: 978-627947530-5 (Pages xiv- 414). The Pahalgam incident, causing a four-day mini war between India and Pakistan, has attracted the attention of international academic communities towards the South Asian regional nuclearised order, where New Delhi’s reckless strategic calculation has once again gone unchecked and unrestrained. Its attempt to establish a…
Gen Z • Technology • Social Impact (22 September 2026) The event “The Impact Generation 2026: Gen Z, Technology, Social Impact” was organised by PATHFINDER CITADEL of Pathfinder Group on 22 September 2026 at AMAANIBAGH, Islamabad, to explore how Generation Z can harness technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation to address societal challenges and contribute to…
Youth, Technology and the Future of Pakistan The launch event of the Pathfinder CITADEL Karachi Chapter, titled “Youth, Technology and the Future of Pakistan,” was held on 30 September 2026 in collaboration with the Global Shapers Community Karachi Hub. The event brought together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, industry representatives, and young professionals to explore ways…
The world’s political stage has been dramatically changed at a very fast pace from 2020 to 2025. The pandemic affected the global economy, rules of engagement in all sphere of life changed and political stage shifted from Europe to China and Russia followed by a chaotic withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan and rise of…
Anatomy of a Modern BVR Air Battle If you want to know how air combat works, most people will tell you to watch Top Gun. They’ll tell you about the “merge,” the tight turning circles, the G-strain, and the pilot relying on their “instinctive airmanship” to get on an enemy’s tail. It makes for incredible…
