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KARACHI: THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) 9th Edition, one of Pakistan’s premier thought leadership platforms, opened here with a powerful call for “course correction: Redefining the Direction.” Co-hosted by the Nutshell Group and NBP, in strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), the summit brought together national policymakers, business leaders, and global voices to re-imagine the country’s trajectory toward a sustainable and inclusive future. The 9th Edition of TFS has brought together leaders from diverse realms, to confront a defining question: Are we ready to change direction before it is too late? For Pakistan, the message is clear that reactive policymaking belongs to the past. “Course Correction: Redefining the Direction” challenges us to align competitiveness with sustainability, innovation with inclusion, and growth with purpose. Chief guest Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, congratulated the organizers for this strategic and forward-looking initiative for Karachi. Emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration, he stated. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue also talked on the structural reforms that are being operationalised in a coordinated manner from all government sectors. Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordina-tion, spoke about creating a level playing field for all citizens which is vital for economic and social growth. The guest of honor, Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, underscored that redefining direction is a necessity and Course Correction enables the country to move towards a path of sustainable growth. While inviting all local and foreign investors to the province of KP, the Governor said, Delivering the address of welcome, Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO, National Bank of Pakistan highlighted the financial sector’s enabling role. “Digital transformation and pushing the cashless agenda is a priority of the banking sector and in fact a course correction.” Lasha Tabidze, Global Chief Digital Operations Officer, VEON, said that in the future, intelligence will flow from local ecosystems to the world. “VEON collaborates and not competes with other businesses to increase the overall value in the economy,” he said. Presenting the OICCI overview, Yousaf Hussain, President, OICCI, reaffirmed investor confidence in the country and said that OICCI members continue to invest in Pakistan and lead growth. He highlighted the importance of competitiveness and said, Moderating the session, Rabia Ahmad, Director & CEO, Nutshell Group, closed with a reflection on collective responsibility: “TFS has always been a space for reflection and renewal.
