Sehrish Mustafa (Moderator) Executive Officer, KCFR Good afternoon, esteemed guests, I am Sehrish Mustafa, Executive Officer, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR). Leadership is an expression that is often not grasped in its full context. A true leader is visionary, practical, inspiring, and a team builder, among other key aspects. Today, we are gathered here…
Dr Salma Malik (Moderator) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for joining us for the Pathfinder’s Challenge Leadership Workshop today. It is an absolute honor for me to be a part of this enterprise and also to introduce our first speaker, who is going to deliver his welcome remarks. Before that, I would kindly request…
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 from 20 to 24 January and the trip to Europe 2025 was an extraordinary journey undertaken by a 27-member team from the Pathfinder Group. Commencing on January 18th, the trip was filled with significant moments, from hosting impactful events at Davos, Switzerland, to exploring some of Europe’s…
Pathfinder Group hosted the Digital Pakistan Lunch on 23rd January 2025, at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. Dr Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson of KCFR and Rector of Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship (MiTE) moderated the session. Dr Huma Baqai Sr. Vice Chairperson, KCFRI am doing…
Pakistan army’s prodigal son Major Agha Humayun Amin passed away on 21 February 2025 after a brief illness from complications of cancer. Major Agha Humayun Amin was from a military family and his ancestors served the Raj dating back to the late nineteenth century. His great-grandfather Faiz Baksh was from Aligarh and served in the…
It is commonly assessed that the foreign policy of the United States changed for good after the 9/11 attacks. But that is not the case, per se. America is transforming under the second presidency of Donald Trump, and it seems there isn’t any looking back. The maverick style of governance of the impulsive leader is…
It is rightly said that Bengalis have a tipping point of endurance, especially when it comes to deviation from democratic norms, and beyond that they take a call. That is exactly what Bangladesh experienced as their craving for genuine representation was trampled for 15 years by the Awami League rule under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Pathfinder Group hosted the Balochistan Breakfast Event on 23rd January 2025, at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. Zarrar Sehgal, Chairman of Pathfinder Group moderated the session. Zarrar Sehgal Chairman, Pathfinder Group Good morning everyone. I would like to welcome you all to the Balochistan Breakfast hosted by…
VCast interviewed Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman of Pathfinder Group at the World Economic Forum 2025, in the special segment, Walk Down the Davos Promenade. He shared his perspectives on Pakistan’s evolving role in regional security dynamics while he walked through the heart of Davos. Q: I’m glad we are doing this walk again. I think to…
Al Jazeera, on a lean day, in November 2012 quoted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad as saying, “I am Syrian, I was made in Syria, I have to live in Syria and die in Syria….” That was a rejoinder from the now fallen Alawite leader to an offer from the then British Prime Minister David…
