Future Summit 2025 opens in Karachi with call for ‘Course Correction’

November 05, 2025 (MLN): The 9th Edition of The Future Summit (TFS), Pakistan’s premier thought leadership platform, commenced in Karachi with the theme “Course Correction: Redefining the Direction.”

The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, and global experts to reimagine the country’s path toward inclusive and sustainable growth.

Co-hosted by the Nutshell Group and the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), in partnership with Faysal Bank Limited and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), the summit emphasized aligning competitiveness with sustainability, innovation with inclusion, and growth with purpose.

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Chief Guest, lauded the initiative, stressing the need for adaptation and innovation.

“The future belongs to those who adapt the fastest. We must redefine our direction toward innovation and sustainable growth,” he said, assuring the private sector of public sector support through enabling infrastructure.

Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted that AI-led structural reforms are being implemented across government sectors to enhance efficiency, particularly in taxation.

He underscored the importance of addressing population and climate challenges to ensure steady economic progress.

Minister for Climate Change Senator Dr. Musadik Malik emphasized equality and opportunity as foundations of hope and growth, stating, “Hope thrives in a competitive environment driven by education, values, and equal opportunities.”

Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invited local and foreign investors to the province, describing course correction as essential for achieving sustainable development.

“We aim to build an ecosystem that encourages investment through collaboration, trust, and a long-term vision,” he added.

NBP President & CEO Rehmat Ali Hasnie termed digital transformation and cashless economy initiatives as key components of course correction, urging a national shift from traditional manufacturing to a knowledge- and export-based economy.

Other key speakers included Lasha Tabidze, Global Chief Digital Operations Officer at VEON, who emphasized collaboration over competition, and Yousaf Hussain, President OICCI, who reaffirmed investor confidence and called for a national focus on competitiveness in light of opportunities in China and the GCC.

The session, moderated by Rabia Ahmad, CEO of Nutshell Group, concluded with a call for collective responsibility to define Pakistan’s future with courage, clarity, and conviction.

The event ended with a networking session, where policymakers and executives exchanged insights on innovation, governance, and sustainable development, setting the stage for strategic discussions at The Future Summit 2025.

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