75 Candles of Hope: alumni reconnect around ideas for Pakistan’s future

From 28–30 October 2022, the Freedom Gate alumni community gathered at Lahore Country Club in Muridke to reflect on shared learning and explore what members could do together next. The theme, “75 Candles of Hope,” connected remembrance with responsibility.

A meeting of experience and ideas

The gathering marked Pakistan’s 75 years of independence and 70 years of Pakistan–Germany diplomatic relations. Contributions from Birgit Lamm, Zafarullah Khan, Muhammad Anwar and fellow alumni created space for reflection on civic education, leadership and international exchange.

Turning conversation toward cooperation

Sessions examined economic transformation, governance, freedom of expression and individual rights. World Café discussions and short idea pitches invited members to connect their professional experience with proposals for future community initiatives.

The value of a living network

The gathering’s significance lay in bringing people back into conversation across disciplines and generations. Preserved as part of Freedom Gate Pakistan’s legacy, it illustrates the alumni relationships and shared commitment to public service that continue to inform FGP’s work.

In pictures

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