Ikram Sehgal

The writer is a defence and security analyst, he is Co-Chairman Pathfinder Group, Patron-in-Chief Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) and the Vice Chairman Board of Management Quaid-e-Azam House Museum (Institute of Nation Building).

From the Editorial Desk (March 2026)

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in DAVOS unfolded at a time when global politics is increasingly shaped by strategic competition, economic recalibration, and technological acceleration. The liberal certainties that once framed globalisation are steadily giving way to realism, fragmentation, and power politics. For Pakistan, engagement at such a forum is not optional….

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PAKISTAN BREAKFAST

From the Editorial Desk ( February 2026)

In an era defined by accelerating complexity and deepening global fragmentation, the need for a trusted and impartial platform for meaningful dialogue has becomeindispensable. From volatile geopolitical realignments to systemic economic and societal risks, rebuilding trust today demands broader perspectives and a willingness to engage positively across the various divides. Convened under the theme “A…

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Maj Shabbir Sharif Shaheed

A Hero for All Seasons The soldier on the DJ Cover, Maj Shabbir Sharif Shaheed, obtained Shahadat on Dec 6, 1971 in the Sulemanki Sector. He belongs to an illustrious family, his maternal uncle Maj Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed won the Nishan-e-Haider in 1965, his younger brother Gen Raheel Sharif became the COAS Pakistan Army…

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From the Editorial Desk (Nov- 2025)

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment where innovation and a vibrant tech culture are not just desirable but essential for sustainable development. Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs & Leadership (CITADEL), Pathfinder Group’s School of Excellence the Center for Innovation emerges as a timely catalyst to bridge the gap between latent talent and high-impact ventures, harnessing AI, fintech,…

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From the Editorial Desk (September – 2025) 

Strength is never seen in bluster but in steadfast resolve. The formidable commitment of the Pakistan Armed Forces lies in demonstrating their dedication to national security and readiness to respond wherever and whenever required. Disciplined and deliberate, they have struck with precision only where necessary, conveying restraint without weakness. Carrying forward the spirit of Marka-e-Haq,…

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