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Saturday, January 17, 2026
TopicDavos in Desert

Topic: Davos in Desert

Modi’s Riyadh visit key to the success of Saudi prince’s ‘Davos in the Desert’

Prime Minister Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman are expected to sign a pact for a 'Strategic Partnership Council'.

Boycotting Saudi Arabia won’t work as long as it stays the world’s largest oil exporter

Every single player in the world of finance wants some of Saudi Arabia's billions.

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Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.