“ The Pathfinder Group hosted the “Pakistan First” session at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Morosani Posthotel. The event brought together policymakers, economists, business leaders, and investment professionals to discuss Pakistan’s economic priorities…
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…
Pakistan’s Relevance? It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal ~Henry Kissinger The Premise The World is changing and new power paradigms are in play. The conventional order and rule-based certainties are now being challenged while the United Nations is gradually reduced to becoming a benign spectator –…
DAVOS stands as a premier global platform for international policymaking, significant discourse on unrelenting global encounters, and high-level relationship building. It brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, academics, and thought leaders from across the world, making it one of the most influential forums for strategic agenda-setting and shaping the future direction of nations…
Date: 13th February 2026 Mr. Ikram SehgalCo-ChairmanPathfinder Group Respected Mr. Ikram Sehgal السلام علیکم Tonight, as I sit to write this letter, I feel a depth of emotion that only comes when life quietly completes a circle. Being included in the Pathfinder Group delegation for Pakistan Pavilion Davos 2026 and the Europe visit was not…
The Fragile Chessboard of South Asia’s New Reality A Shifting Regional Order In the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021—formalized through the Doha Accords of 2020—South Asia has entered an entirely new and volatile phase. The Taliban’s return to power, their continued lack of international recognition, and the deepening conflict along…
In early nineteenth century, several contenders of the Afghan throne engaged in a fratricidal war. In 1839, Shah Shuja (r 1803-09 & 1839-42) was living in Ludhiana on British pension when a trilateral agreement was reached involving East India Company, Shah Shuja, and Singh Sahib of Lahore Ranjit Singh. Shah Shuja was restored to the…
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…
Combined Effort of Pathfinder Group Task Force Bombing/IEDsOne person was killed while five others sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack near Chenak Chowk in Sibi District on January 1, reports Dawn. Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Ali Abro, posted in Sibi, said that the incident was a grenade attack which occurred at 7:05pm. Terrorists…
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…
