2025 Summit - Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on "How Pakistan Wins"

Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi discusses Pakistan’s leadership challenges, the need for a national dialogue, and the generational shift in political engagement. He reflects on governance challenges, youth and women's roles in decision-making, and the urgency of systemic reforms. Watch this insightful conversation from Summit 2025 to understand the critical steps needed for Pakistan’s future. 0:00:00 – Introduction to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi 0:02:37 – Shahid Khaqan Abbasi - Reflection on time as Prime Minister 0:10:59 – What should form the basis of a relationship with the establishment 0:12:44 – Influences on democracy and governance of Pakistan 0:19:08 – How Pakistan can find a better path in 2025 0:21:42 – Will the youth continue to be excited about Pakistan? 0:26:56 – Why have political parties not performed in their stronghold constituencies? 0:32:32 – Do politicians need more autonomy to be able to deliver? 0:34:51 – The capacity and state of the bureaucracy – Is it holding Pakistan back? 0:42:49 – How can ministers develop competence when in government? 0:48:50 – What needs to happen for Pakistan to win in 2025 0:50:14 – On sacrificing power for the sake of Pakistan 0:53:24 – The need for reforms 0:58:04 – Devolving power to smaller administrative units 1:00:44 – On achieving political consensus and true inclusivity 1:03:49 – Is it possible to have reform where everybody wins? 1:06:22 – Is the engagement with the youth and women of Pakistan lacking? 1:09:19 – Is Pakistan’s current economic stability viable and sustainable? 1:14:38 – Is green transition a real thing for Pakistan? 1:18:14 – The winning strategy for Pakistan