[Davos, Wednesday Jan 17, 2024] – The prestigious 20th PAKISTAN BREAKFAST at DAVOS at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos organized by the esteemed “Pathfinder Group,” was held on Wednesday, 17th January. The PAKISTAN PAVILION in Davos saw a gathering of our industry leaders and visionaries having foreign enterprises across the world. Chairman Pathfinder Group, Zarrar Sehgal was the host at this event, which fostered a dynamic platform for progressive dialogue and strategic collaboration.
Moderated by Zarrar Sehgal, the event was addressed by HE Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan and Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, HE Anwaar ul Haq Kakar emphasized the significance of Pakistan’s geopolitical position and its role in Central Asia, he spoke about the nation’s journey of transformation towards enhanced competitiveness. Highlighting Pakistan’s diverse culture and geographical features, including mountains, deserts, and landscapes, he underscored the country’s greatest asset – its youthful population, constituting 60% under the age of 30. He noted the improvement in governance, reduced government spending, and increased focus on the private sector.
The PM expressed gratitude for the platform provided by Ikram Sehgal and recounted the unique aspects of Pakistan’s culture, cuisine, and stories. He emphasized the country’s commitment to fostering not just trade but also cultural exchange and collaboration.
Mirek Dušek, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, commended the longstanding partnership with the Pathfinder Group, celebrating the 20th year of the PAKISTAN BREAKFAST and over 30 years of WEF’s collaboration with Pathfinder Group. Dušek highlighted the significance of “Rebuilding Trust”, the central theme of WEF this year, and outlined the WEF’s renewed focus on geopolitical and climate change discussions.
Dušek explained the innovative EDISION ALLIANCE for the digital inclusion of people globally, specifically mentioning Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG), the service provider for Asaan Mobile Accounts (AMA) in Pakistan and their significant achievement of opening 10 million Asaan AMA Accounts, contributing to enhanced financial inclusion for the unbanked population. He announced the significant progress made by EDISON ALLIANCE connecting people by currently engaging 784 million individuals on the way to the 1 BILLION LIVES challenge.
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