Fahad Shahbaz

April 11 marks an important moment from witnessing the Prime Minister’s Shehbaz Sharif oath in 2022 to seeing Islamabad at the center of global dialogue in 2026.

The first six weeks of 2026 have marked the beginning of a renewed institutional phase.

We formally restructured the Youth General Assembly and inducted newly selected members with a clear focus on discipline, clarity of roles and forward looking leadership. The General House meeting further strengthened organizational stability and reinforced our long term direction.

During this period, had the opportunity to participate in the National Security Workshop in Peshawar and the Navy Maritime Workshop in Lahore, which deepened my understanding of strategic and maritime dimensions of national policy. Engagements connected with the Prime Minister’s Office and other senior level discussions offered valuable practical insight into governance and public sector dynamics.

Academically, successfully concluded my course at the University of the Punjab. Alongside this, continued work in research and mentoring students for university applications. Alumni collaboration and embassy interactions further expanded professional networks and international exposure.

The first six weeks of 2026 have been about alignment aligning leadership with learning and vision with ex*****on. Grateful for the momentum. Focused on what lies ahead.