Lost to the World

Description

In August 2011, Shahbaz Taseer faced an unimaginable ordeal when he was abducted by a group of Taliban-affiliated terrorists while driving to his office in Lahore. This harrowing event occurred just seven months after his father, Salman Taseer, the governor of Punjab Province, had been assassinated for challenging Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

Enduring nearly five years of captivity, Shahbaz withstood unspeakable torture and cruelty as he navigated the treacherous world of his captors, the Taliban, and ISIS. Yet through it all, he managed to hold onto hope, courage, and resilience.

In his riveting memoir, Lost to the World, Taseer shares the astonishing story of his time in captivity and the miraculous escape that ultimately brought him back to freedom. This powerful narrative is a testament to the extraordinary strength of the human spirit, interwoven with moments of kindness and humor that shed light on the darkest of times.

Join Shahbaz Taseer for a conversation about his deeply personal yet universally resonant book, as he shares his remarkable journey of faith, bravery, and sorrow, reminding us all of the resilience and power that lies within the human spirit.

About the Author

Shahbaz Taseer

Shahbaz Taseer is a Pakistani businessman and the son of the late governor of Punjab, Pakistan. Taseer was held in captivity for almost five years and was recovered from Kuchlak, Balochistan, on 8 March 2016. His kidnapping was referred to by The Guardian as one of the highest profile kidnappings in Pakistan.