Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty
Analyzing Pakistan's strategic position, security challenges, and economic development agenda within the evolving international order.
Venue Location
McCourt School of Public Policy (9th Floor)
Georgetown University Capitol Campus
125 E St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Conference Agenda
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Networking & Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Conference Opening & Keynotes
Keynote Speakers: Amb. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh (Pakistan's Amb to USA), Ahsan Iqbal (Minister for Planning & Development)
Opening Remarks: Rai Hasen Masoud (President SAPRI), Ghazanfar Hashmi (President ILA USA)
Opening Remarks: Rai Hasen Masoud (President SAPRI), Ghazanfar Hashmi (President ILA USA)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel 1: Security Challenges in the Changing Global Order
Speakers: Amb. David Hale, Amb. Touqir Hussain, Elizabeth Threlkeld, Daniel Markey, Tahir Javed
Moderator: Michael Kugelman
Moderator: Michael Kugelman
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel 2: Economic Development in Pakistan: Issues & Solutions
Speakers: Aasim Husain (Former IMF), Dr. Reza Baqir (Former Governor SBP), Zafar Masud (CEO Bank of Punjab), Sahar Khan, Hasnain Aslam
Moderator: Omar Khawaja
Moderator: Omar Khawaja
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel 3: Looking Forward: Reevaluating Pakistan’s Global Position
Speakers: Dr. Akbar S. Ahmed, Sajid Tarar, Dr. Asaf Qadeer, Dr. Imran Sharief, Tamanna Salikuddin
Moderator: Ghazanfar Hashmi
Moderator: Ghazanfar Hashmi
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Panel 4: Rethinking Human and Social Development
Speakers: Dr. Nasim Ashraf, Dr. Amjad Saqib (Chairman Akhuwat), Fauzia Kasuri, Anwar Iqbal
Moderator: Khuram Shahzad
Moderator: Khuram Shahzad
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Closing Keynote
Speaker: Amb. Sada Cumber (Former U.S. Special Envoy to OIC)
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Detailed information on speakers and thematic sessions.
Overview
Full Schedule
Opening Session
Security Panel
Economy Panel
Global Position
Social Development
Closing Remarks
In Partnership With
- Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Georgetown University
- SAPRI