Investing in minds: The Key To Pakistan's Future | Aziz Nishtar | TEDxQAU
In "Investing in Minds: The Key to Pakistan's Future," Aziz Nishtar delivers a compelling vision for Pakistan's progress rooted in the development of its greatest asset—its people. With a background in law and public policy, Nishtar explores the transformative power of investing in human capital. He emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize education, foster critical thinking, and promote innovation as foundational pillars for national growth. Through this thought-provoking talk, he illustrates how empowering individuals with knowledge and skills can catalyze sustainable economic development and drive meaningful social change across Pakistan. Aziz is the co-founder and the current managing partner of the firm. In addition to his current profession of lawyering he earlier has worked in various positions such as Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue for 12 years, international tax news editor with a highly prestigious US tax journal, in-house tax counsel with a top Pakistani blue chip corporation, an international trade development officer and business strategy planner with Pakistan International Airline which then was a globally revered corporation.In recent past he has served on the Boards of Privatization Commission and the federal Board of Investment of Pakistan overseeing a number of privatization transactions.
Aziz has advised governments and institutions on legislative process and drafting on various issues especially business, investment and international law. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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