FGP opens its Islamabad office: a new home for dialogue and inclusive development
Freedom Gate Prosperity opened its Islamabad office on 28 April 2025, bringing partners, public representatives and the Freedom Gate community together around a shared ambition: turning ideas into practical opportunities for people.
A new institutional chapter
Freedom Gate Prosperity opened its Islamabad office on 28 April 2025, bringing together public representatives, development practitioners, civic educators, partners and the Freedom Gate community. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi attended as chief guest and welcomed the organisation’s emphasis on community participation, young people and inclusive development.
The inauguration introduced FGP’s work on climate resilience, economic opportunity, skills and digital inclusion, building on the earlier Freedom Gate Pakistan network.
Muhammad Anwar’s opening address
FGP CEO Muhammad Anwar outlined a people-centred approach to development. He connected the organisation’s civic legacy with emerging challenges in climate resilience, inclusive growth and youth leadership, emphasising the need to bring community voices into decisions that affect their lives.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony
The FGP team and guests
Audience and participation
The gathering created space for exchange across government, civil society, education, business and the alumni community.
Voices from the stage
The original event report records contributions from the following speakers and guests. Roles below refer to the time of the inauguration.
| Speaker | Contribution recorded at the inauguration |
|---|---|
| Faisal Karim Kundi Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Chief guest | Community-rooted development and opportunities for young people. |
| Muhammad Anwar CEO, FGP | FGP’s purpose, civic legacy and approach to inclusive development. |
| Murtaza Solangi Former Federal Minister | Climate realities and the importance of connecting people with policy. |
| Mohsin Leghari Former Punjab Minister | Water, agriculture and the pressures facing rural communities. |
| Dr. Faiz Muhammad Kakar Chairperson, FGP Board | Locally relevant responses to wider development challenges. |
| Gulmina Bilal Ahmad Chairperson, NAVTTC | Investment in people, skills and opportunities. |
| Anthony Naveed Deputy Speaker, Sindh Assembly | Inclusive economic development and participation. |
| Mian Imran Masood · Adnan Jalil · Zafarullah Khan | Perspectives on civic participation and development. |
| Urooj Raza Sayyami · Gul Farina FGP Board Directors | Public dialogue, inclusive opportunity and the organisation’s future direction. |
Welcoming the chief guest and celebrating the launch
Watch the inauguration addresses
The recorded addresses provide further perspectives from the launch.
Media coverage and event record
This account draws on FGP’s original inauguration report and selected event photographs.