The seminar, “Strengthening People-to-People Ties Between Pakistan and Bangladesh,” convened an esteemed panel of thought leaders, including the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique, the Patron-in-Chief of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Ikram Sehgal, and KCFR Chairperson, Ms. Nadira Panjwani. Through their insightful discourse, the speakers explored the pivotal role…
The launch of the 13th, 14th and 15th volumes named ‘Terms of Frustration’, ‘Dreams and the Reality’, and ‘The Kakar Model’ in Ikram Sehgal’s series, “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan” took place at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on August 9, 2024. The event drew a distinguished gathering, including prominent academicians, businessmen, government officials, military…
Tell us about your educational background, and what motivated you to join NAVTTC? I am a psychologist. I have worked in the sub-sectors of drug rehabilitation for children battling abuse and women in distress. I am also interested in civic education and I also have a degree in governance. Then I joined the development sector….
Shaheen Attiq-ur-Rehman is a social worker and was a politician. Born in April 1949 in Sialkot, she obtained the degree of M.A. (Administrative Sciences) in 1971 and of LLB in 1975 from the University of Punjab during 1984-1985. A Member of the Punjab Assembly during 1985-88, she served as Minister for Social Welfare & Women’s…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) hosted the book launch of “Terms of Frustration,” the 13th volume of Ikram Sehgal’s series, “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan” at the Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi on March 6th,…
Zarrar Sehgal, Chairman Pathfinder Group Here at the World Economic Forum, it’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces and new faces. On behalf of myself and Ikram Sehgal, I welcome you. Before introducing our esteemed guests, I just wanted to say a little bit about VRG and Digital Financial Inclusion. Pakistan has a National…
Salman Ali, Moderator/CEO VRG Welcome to the Pakistan Pavilion and the lunch event with the topic of Digital Pakistan. Before I start and give the introduction of all the speakers, let me first call upon Mr Urs Lustenberger President SACC to welcome the speakers and the audience. Dr Urs Lustenberger, President SACC Thank you, Excellencies,…
Zarrar Sehgal – Chairman Pathfinder Group, Host of the Pakistan Breakfast at Davos 2024 warmly welcomed the participants at the 20th Pakistan Breakfast hosted by Pathfinder and VRG. “We are honoured to have His Excellency Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar in our midst today. Thank you, sir, for gracing us with your presence. Before…
IntroductionPakistan and the U.S. have had a complicated relationship since 1947. Factors like regional dynamics, security concerns, and geopolitical considerations have affected their economic ties. The U.S. has given significant aid to Pakistan, but support has fluctuated due to changes in Pakistan’s policies. Although there has been bilateral trade between the U.S. and Pakistan, it…
