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…
Visualise a modern-day Air Force commander sitting in the operations room, miles away from the combat zone, overseeing every friendly and enemy aircraft and all assets involved in the campaign. In a split second, he can task a fighter, reposition a drone, and authorise a strike. In today’s promising technological era, he does not even…
My Tribute to the Silent Strength of our Society When I first opened my eyes in this world, the first face I saw was that of a loving, caring, and devoted mother. Her gentle touch, warm smile, and endless patience formed the earliest memories of my childhood. Like every child, I did not understand the…
Ikram Sehgal in conversation with Dr Huma Baqai at 17th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) In a deep-dive conversation with Dr. Huma Baqai, Rector of the Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (MiTE) about the rapid shift in the geopolitical landscape of the subcontinent. Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman Pathfinder Group, addressed a packed audience at the Karachi…
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 21, 2026 Pathfinder Group hosted the “INVESTMENT IN PAKISTAN” at the PAKISTAN PAVILION during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in DAVOS 2026 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm. Held at the Morosani Posthotel, the exclusive luncheon brought together global policymakers, business leaders, academics, investors and…
How CITADEL Is Turning Pakistan into a Global Innovation Platform Innovation is no longer a niche ambition; it is a national strategy that shapes power, resilience, and global relevance. Countries that master innovative tech ecosystems define the future; those that lag become passive participants in it. With the kind of technology on the horizon, lagging…
Rabindranath Tagore, the legendary Bengali Nobel laureate poet, said: “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” The Bengali nation has time and again proved that they are resilient and possess the due courage to take a dip in the oceans, when required. From A.K Fazlul Haq to Hussain Shaheed…
First Session: The STARTUP Experience and Lessons Learnt Sehrish Mustafa Master of Ceremonies (Host) Assalam-o-Alaikum, and a very good morning, everyone. Your Excellency Georg Steiner Ambassador of Switzerland, Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman, Pathfinder Group, distinguished guest, respected judges, STARTUP founders, and dear students, welcome to AmaaniBagh. Today, it’s not just an event; it is a continuation…
Second Session: Jeddah 2026 and Beyond, The Spring DAVOS Pathfinder CITADEL Startup Challenge Dr Salma Malik – Associate Professor of DSS, QAU We are now starting the SECOND, very interesting part of today’s SESSION, which is JEDDAH 2026 and Beyond: The Spring DAVOS Pathfinder CITADEL STARTUP CHALLENGE. I will introduce them as they come, Sarah…
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,…
