Davos, Switzerland | The Pathfinder Group hosted the \u201cPakistan First\u201d session at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Posthotel Morosani. The event brought together policymakers, economists, business leaders, and investment professionals to discuss Pakistan\u2019s economic priorities and opportunities for investment.
\nThe session was hosted by Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman, Pathfinder Group, and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, graced the event. He highlighted the country\u2019s economic strategies and vision for sustainable growth. Key speakers at the event included Muhammad Farid Alam, CEO of AKD Securities Limited, Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow for South Asia, The Atlantic Council, and Usman Sheikh, Director Ozi Technologies, who shared insights on Pakistan\u2019s financial markets, foreign investment opportunities, and the strategic outlook for economic development.
\nFor more than two decades, Pathfinder Group has played a central role at Davos by convening Pakistan-focused dialogues through the Pakistan Pavilion, positioning the country as a key player in global economic and investment discussions. The Pakistan First session formed a key part of Pathfinder Group\u2019s WEF Davos 2026 engagement, reinforcing Pakistan\u2019s participation in international conversations on economic growth, investment, and development. The session provided a high-level platform for dialogue on capital markets, investment facilitation, economic reforms, and strategies for promoting business confidence and sustainable growth in Pakistan.
\nShahid Khaqan Abbasi outlined Pakistan\u2019s economic challenges and reform imperatives, stressing policy continuity, governance, and energy sector reforms as foundations for sustainable growth. Underscored the need for political stability and institutional strength to restore investor confidence. Muhammad Farid Alam gave insights into Pakistan\u2019s capital markets, highlighting growth potential, market resilience, and opportunities for portfolio and strategic investors. He also mentioned and emphasized regulatory improvements and the importance of market transparency in attracting foreign investment. Michael Kugelman presented an external perspective on Pakistan\u2019s strategic and economic outlook, placing Pakistan within the broader regional and global context. He also discussed geopolitical dynamics and their impact on investment sentiment and economic positioning. Usman Sheikh highlighted the role of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving Pakistan\u2019s future economic growth. He also emphasized Pakistan\u2019s young talent pool and the need to integrate technology into national development strategies.
\nConcluding the session, Ikram Sehgal, Co-Chairman, Pathfinder Group, delivered the Vote of Thanks, appreciating the contributions of all speakers and participants. He reaffirmed Pathfinder Group\u2019s unwavering commitment to advancing Pakistan\u2019s economic narrative globally. He also expressed his deep love for Pakistan and profound respect for the Pakistan Army, acknowledging their sacrifices and role in safeguarding national stability, which remains fundamental for economic progress and investors’ confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Davos, Switzerland | The Pathfinder Group hosted the \u201cPakistan First\u201d session at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Posthotel Morosani. The event brought together policymakers, economists, business leaders, and investment professionals to discuss Pakistan\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":527954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-527944","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n