The 9th Edition of Pakistan’s largest corporate event, THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) is being held in the historic commercial capital of Pakistan, on November 5 & 6, 2025. The SUMMIT is co-hosted by the Nutshell Group and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), in strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI).
Nutshell Group’s initiative to hold one of its premier business summits in Karachi has garnered significant acclaim from government bodies, corporate entities, private and public sectors, and civil society. The impact of earlier editions of TFS has been evident across various domains, where strategic conversations have been effectively illustrated through progressive initiatives.
Global experts and corporate leaders will be joined by over 60 of the top Public and Private leaders in Pakistan, making TFS 9th Edition a collective endeavor to unravel the complexities of today’s economic dynamics and sculpt a resilient and prosperous tomorrow. Keynotes will include: Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh; Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue; Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination; Muhammad Ali, Federal Minster for Privatisation; Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination; Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO, National Bank of Pakistan; Yousaf Hussain, President, OICCI; and Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman, Nutshell Group & Pakistan’s former Minister of State for Investment.
TFS 9th Edition will also be joined by Senator Anwar Ul Haq Kakar, 31ST Prime Minister of Pakistan; Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat, N. I., Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (2016-2019); Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff (2015-2018); Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Former Foreign Secretary & Chairman, Sanober Institute, Islamabad; Dr. Ishrat Husain, N.I., H.I., Author, Economist, former Federal Minister & Governor, State Bank of Pakistan; Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Beaconhouse National University; Lasha Tabidze, Global Chief Digital Operations Officer, VEON; Konstantin Makarov, Senior Advisor, Churchill Downs; Jonathan Ashworth, Global Chief Economist, ACCA; Trent Ross, Global Chief Research Officer &EVP, Ipsos; Maroof Ali Syed, President & CEO of CERP, Fellow at Princeton University; Nasim Zehra, Columnist, Author & Analyst; Rabia Ahmad, Director & CEO, Nutshell Group; and numerous other speakers and panelists over the course of two days.
The objective is to strengthen the mold to reshape economic dynamics and strategic landscapes through discussions curated under the theme ‘Course Correction: Redefining the Direction.’ The 9th Edition is primarily focused on the pre-requisites and pivotal forces needed to reset Pakistan’s course towards success for all. A paradigm that is inclusive, diverse, and sustainable, with actionable strategies that will elevate Pakistan’s market position and accelerate its path to regional dominance.
The SUMMIT, continuing the legacy of highlighting Pakistan’s strengths and ensuring a stronger foothold, will be moderated by Syed Farooq Hasan, Executive Vice President, National Bank of Pakistan, and Shaha Tariq, Group Director of Content & Storytelling, Nutshell Communications.
