IPS - Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad

IPS - Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad is an autonomous, not for profit, civil society organization,

IPS provides a forum for informed discussion and dialogue on national and international issues. The contributions spanning over about thirty years and the overall impact signifies the importance of pragmatic research on policy issues. The Institute highlights the role of think-tanks in modern democratic polity. IPS achieves its objectives through a wide range of activities including seminars, symposia, conferences and roundtables on multi-dimensional topics, and their outcomes i.e. reports, periodicals and publications, Interaction, dialogue , thematic research and capacity-building programs are instrumental in its research endeavors. IPS formulates viable plans and presents key initiatives and policy measures to policy makers, analysts, political leaders, legislators, researchers, academia, civil society organization, media and other stakeholders. It believes in good governance, transparency, professionalism, and program effectiveness, and strictly upholds its independence, credibility and integrity. It operates as a self-financed think-tank counting on endowments, sponsorships, voluntary services and private donations.

Seminar | Navigating the AI ShiftThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, invites you to a timely seminar on:“N...
25/09/2026

Seminar | Navigating the AI Shift
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, invites you to a timely seminar on:
“Navigating the AI Shift: Opportunities, Risks, and Policy Directions”

🎙️ Keynote Address:
Azhar Zia Ur Rehman
Leading Management Consultant based in GCC for 30 years | Pioneer in AI Ethics Maturity | Certified International Governance, Transformation & Risk Consultant | Author of AI Implementation and AI Ethics

📅 Date: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (PKT)
📍 Venue: IPS Seminar Hall, 1st Floor, Nasr Chambers, E-11/3, Islamabad
💻 Online & Onsite Participation:

Register here: https://forms.gle/Ey3crw2pRTAVCssU6

The event will explore emerging opportunities, risks, and policy directions in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

📢 IPS Digital Advocacy Program 🧠 Why People Believe What They Believe: Understanding Perceptions in the Digital AgeIn an...
25/09/2026

📢 IPS Digital Advocacy Program
🧠 Why People Believe What They Believe: Understanding Perceptions in the Digital Age

In an age of information overload, facts alone rarely change minds. So how do perceptions, opinions, and narratives actually take shape — and how can young digital advocates communicate more effectively across disagreement?

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has organised this session under its Digital Advocacy Program (DAP), bringing together university students to explore:

🔍 How perceptions are formed — beliefs, identity, emotion & social environment
⚖️ Perception vs. reality — why facts alone don't shift opinions
👥 Understanding your audience before you try to reach them
📲 How social media & algorithms amplify or reshape narratives
🤝 Communicating across disagreement — without becoming reactive or confrontational
📊 Reading public sentiment in real conversations, not just data

An interactive, example-driven session designed to help Digital Advocates ask the right questions before they communicate: What does my audience believe? Why? And what could genuinely change their perspective?

📢 Seminar | Beyond The Hague: Securing Pakistan’s Water Security and RightsThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islama...
25/09/2026

📢 Seminar | Beyond The Hague: Securing Pakistan’s Water Security and Rights

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, is organising an insightful seminar exploring Pakistan’s water security, transboundary water issues, regional diplomacy, and strategic options beyond formal legal mechanisms.

🎙 Speakers:
• Ambassador (r) Shafqat Kakakhel — Former UN Assistant Secretary General & Deputy Executive Director, UNEP
• Professor Dr Shaheen Akhtar — Professor of International Relations, National Defence University
• Dr Afsah Qazi — Assistant Professor, NUST

📅 30 September 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 IPS Seminar Hall, E-11/3, Islamabad

🔗 Register for Online & Onsite Participation: https://forms.gle/EoHWwCkcHZkRQoHa7

Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ministry of Energy-Power Division, Government of Pakistan

Invitation | SeminarThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), in collaboration with the School of Advocacy and Research (S...
24/09/2026

Invitation | Seminar
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), in collaboration with the School of Advocacy and Research (SAR) and its Next Gen Network member, Aman Council for Amicable Dispute Resolution (ACADR) — a youth-led initiative — invites you to an insightful seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) titled:
“Beyond the Statute: ADR, Mediation, and the Unresolved Questions”

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 IPS Seminar Hall, Islamabad
💻 Online & On-site Participation Available

🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/ewAn7SVYND2zS3fR6

Join us for an engaging discussion on ADR, mediation, and the unresolved questions surrounding alternative dispute resolution.

📢 Second Lecture | Pakistan in PerspectiveThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, in collaboration with Intern...
24/09/2026

📢 Second Lecture | Pakistan in Perspective

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, in collaboration with International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), hosted the second lecture of the Pakistan in Perspective lecture series on:

“Constitution, State & Global Responsibilities”

The session featured Ahmer Bilal Sufi as the guest speaker and explored Pakistan’s constitutional framework, state responsibilities, national identity, and global role.

24/09/2026

Pakistan in Perspective: State, Society, and Strategy

🤝 MOU Signing | IPS–IIAS, MalaysiaThe Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad and the International Institute of Ad...
23/09/2026

🤝 MOU Signing | IPS–IIAS, Malaysia
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad and the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IIAS), Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic and research collaboration.

The partnership aims to foster cooperation in research, knowledge exchange, academic engagement, and policy dialogue.

📢 Latest IPS Insight"Sanctions on Settlements: Signal or Symbolism?" by Dr. Tughral YaminTwelve Western nations have mov...
22/09/2026

📢 Latest IPS Insight

"Sanctions on Settlements: Signal or Symbolism?" by Dr. Tughral Yamin

Twelve Western nations have moved to restrict trade with Israeli settlements — a symbolic step, but one that challenges decades of rhetoric without consequence. Is this the start of real accountability, or just another footnote?

Read the full analysis on ips.org.pk

Tughral Yamin Euronews English European Union in Pakistan

📌 Latest IPS Insight"October 7: Did Netanyahu Know—and, If So, Why Did He Not Act?"By Dr. Tughral YaminNew reports claim...
21/09/2026

📌 Latest IPS Insight

"October 7: Did Netanyahu Know—and, If So, Why Did He Not Act?"
By Dr. Tughral Yamin

New reports claim the UAE's President personally warned PM Netanyahu of a major Hamas operation days before October 7 — a warning Israel denies ever happened. IPS Insights unpacks the evidence, the distinction between negligence and conspiracy, and why only an independent inquiry can resolve it.

🔗 Read the full analysis on ips.org.pk

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