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…
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…
Realism never left; it merely receded from view while a brief liberal moment convinced the world that power politics had been tamed. Today, that illusion lies in ruins across a cascading sequence of conflicts unfolding in stark succession – from the ongoing Iran–U.S.–Israel war, which has ignited a multi-theatre confrontation across the Middle East, to…
US-Israel Strategic Gamble in Iran The war launched by the United States, led by President Donald Trump, and Israel, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, against Iran has revealed the stark limits of military overreach and strategic misjudgment. Early in the conflict, targeted strikes eliminated Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with senior commanders –…
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,…
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…
Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Inspiring Pakistan Lunch” at the Pakistan Pavilion during WEFDAVOS 2026 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm. Held at the SchatzalpRestaurant, the exclusive luncheon brought together global policymakers, business leaders, academics, investors, and thought leaders to engage in a dialogue on…
From DAVOS to JEDDAH (and RIYADH) A Global Momentum for Pakistan’s StartUps Building on the transformative energy of DAVOS 2026, Pathfinder CITADEL is launching its JEDDAH StartUp Challenge 2026 in partnership with OIC COMSTECH. This is a national-to-global accelerator designed to elevate Pakistan’s innovation economy and place regional StartUps on a shared, international stage at…
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 2026, marking a significant moment for the country’s representation on the global economic stage. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister toured the pavilion and visited the stalls of all the Pathfinder CITADEL-selected start-ups. He interacted personally…
Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Digital Pakistan Breakfast” at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Morosani Posthotel. The event brought together leaders from government, technology, finance, and global digital…
