You still don't get it. Why would you mention war and conflict at an economic forum? Its defeating the purpose. I can't understand why is it hard for you to understand.
What is not to understand? War increases the risk of investment, creates uncertainty, drives money out of pockets. Of course there are certain people who profit from war, but most markets don't.
PMIK has spent a lot of time at this forum talking about how he aims to avoid war. This has been a big part of his foreign policy, to de-escalate tensions in the region, to create a peaceful atmosphere, one which is condusive to business and will make the region and particularly Pakistan open to investment.
He talked about conflict resolution in Afghanistan, Iran, Kashmir. He's talked about the role of the wider international community in resolving these conflicts. He was asked specifically about the risk of Pakistan and India going to war and he responded. He re-iterated his desire for peace but warned the international community that by ignoring the rise of facism in India, they risk peace in the region and with it; prosperity.
It is not a forum for businessmen, it is a forum for leaders to discuss all sorts of issues. Yesterdays main talking points were the environment. Businessmen and political leaders have a large part to play in reducing climate change.
He also spent a lot of time talking about business opportunities in Pakistan, his plans to upskill the workforce, encourage business and entrepreneurialism - he presented Pakistan as an untapped market, ready for people to make big bucks at the ground level. Everyone is always looking for the next big thing. With luck this could be Pakistan.
