Pakistan Pavilion at Davos: Unlocking Investment Potential for 2025

The KCFR and Pathfinder Group co-hosted a

breakfast seminar on “Promoting Pakistan’s Image

and Investment at the World Economic Forum

Foreign Correspondent

Karachi: The Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) and Pathfinder Group co-hosted a breakfast seminar on “Promoting Pakistan’s Image and Investment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos” and the significance of the Pakistan Pavilion at the upcoming WEF in January 2025.

Pathfinder Group has long emphasized the vast opportunities available for the Pakistani business community through the country’s participation in Davos. The Pakistan Pavilion, a fixture at WEF for the past 20 years, has played a vital role in showcasing Pakistan’s trade potential and attracting investment. Together, KCFR and Pathfinder Group have been instrumental in providing a platform for meaningful discussions, facilitating collaboration, and educating Pakistani businesses on how to maximize their opportunities at Davos.

Key Insights from the Seminar

The event was moderated by Prof. Dr. Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson of KCFR and Rector of the Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (MiTE). Having engaged with the Pakistan Pavilion for several years, she delivered a compelling presentation on the Davos environment and Pakistan’s potential for economic growth.

KCFR Chairperson, Ms. Nadira Panjwani, highlighted Pakistan’s untapped potential and shared KCFR’s efforts to showcase the Sindh Investment Department’s opportunities in various sectors for potential investors. A video presentation offered a historical perspective of the Pakistan Breakfast at WEF, featuring notable figures such as the late President Pervez Musharraf and Caretaker PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar.

Farhat Ali, former President of the Swiss Business Council (SBC), urged Pakistani businessmen to seize the opportunities presented by Davos. Similarly, Commodore (Retd) Sadeed Malik, former Secretary General of KCFR, shared his experiences from past WEF meetings.

Strategic Investment Opportunities at Davos

Ikram Sehgal, Patron-in-Chief of KCFR and Co-Chairman of Pathfinder Group, shared insights from his participation in WEF since 1994, emphasizing the limitless possibilities for Pakistani businesses to explore.

The seminar highlighted the importance of enhancing Pakistan’s global image and attracting strategic investments to fuel economic growth.