Mr. Shahid Javed Burki (Chairman BIPP) keynote address at Staff College, National School of Public Policy

On 7th March 2025, Mr. Shahid Javed Burki (Chairman BIPP) delivered a keynote on Pakistan’s public sector management, blending historical insights with future strategies in a session hosted by Staff College, National School of Public Policy (NSPP). Reflecting on his World Bank tenure, he highlighted the role of Pakistan’s founding industrialists in stabilizing the economy and revealed his early involvement in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor concept. Emphasizing Pakistan’s demographic advantage, he stressed the need for youth and female education, proposing AI hubs to leverage global opportunities. He critiqued past policy missteps and advocated for a shift to high-value agriculture. Addressing national pessimism, he urged a cultural shift towards optimism and reform. The session ended with a Q&A, where Mr. Burki reinforced the importance of strategic alliances, youth empowerment, and governance reforms to position Pakistan as a regional economic leader.