13/12/2025
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Alternate Solutions Institute, first free market think tank of Pakistan, is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, educational and research entity.
Alternate Solutions Institute, Pakistan’s first free market think tank, was set up in April 2003 in Lahore. It is an independent, registered, non-profit, non-governmental, educational and research entity, established for the “welfare of the people by the people,” based on mutual help and cooperation, free from any political or partisan influence. The guiding philosophy of the Institute is based on
13/12/2025
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Milton Friedman on government spending.
30/11/2025
Announcement: 17th Presidential Conference
Ideas for a Free, Responsible & Prosperous Society
11–13 December 2025
Khanaspur, Ayubia Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
This year, we proudly present our theme:
The Liberty Accelerator: Exploring Breakthrough Ideas in Free Markets and Individual Freedom”
A unique platform where thinkers, scholars, change-makers, and lifelong learners come together to explore bold ideas that shape a freer and more prosperous future.
Limited seats
secure your place before it’s too late!
💵 Conference Fee: l PKR 10,000 per head
If you believe in innovation, liberty, and transformative ideas… this conference is your arena.
Apply now and be part of the movement!
Please send your CV and a recent photograph to: mailto:[email protected]
For queries (SMS/WhatsApp):
Contact Mr. Adnan Sohail at 0336-6334343
09/09/2025
The four essential functions of a government: explained by the economist Milton Friedman
Alternate Solutions Institute is pleased to announce its 17th Residential Course, a 5-day event that will be held in Khanaspur, Ayubia, from August 20th to August 24th, 2025.
The course aims to educate young Pakistanis about the fundamentals of a prosperous and responsible society. The initiative strives to address the economic, political, social, and legal concerns of the country and its citizens.
During the course, participants will engage in discussions on topics such as poverty, entrepreneurship, the philosophy of rights, the protection of individuals and property, safeguarding property rights (both physical and intellectual), economic freedom, the rule of law, and the significance of the state in ensuring individual liberty and economic growth. The course will utilize works by renowned economists such as Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek and others. Additionally, the Institute Urdu-translated book "Aik Aazad aur Zimmadar Moasharai Ki Bunyadain," a translation of British economist Eamonn Butler's book "The Foundations of a Free Society," will be used during workshop discussions.
Successful candidates will receive email notifications and must submit a registration fee of Rs. 20,500/- (twenty thousand five hundred rupees) to the institute. Participants will be provided with free of cost transportation, meals, accommodation, and training materials during the five-day stay in Khanaspur, Abbottabad.
Please send your CV and a recent photograph to [email protected] by August 10, 2025.
For text messages and WhatsApp, contact Mr. Adnan Sohail at 0336 633 4343 or 0318 870 0800.
Alternate Solutions Institute Alternate Solutions Institute, first free market think tank of Pakistan, is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental, educational and research entity.
27/09/2024
Participants engaged in enjoyment and leisure alongside their activities. They explored different locations in Khanaspur.
27/09/2024
Participants of the 16th residential course enjoyed visits to the nearby British Era Church built in 1910 at Khanaspur. This historic site is a beautiful place with lush green surroundings.
27/09/2024
Views of Dr. Nosheen Sarwat (Ass Prof BZU Multan) regarding the 16th Residential Course at Khanaspur
**Video Description:**
In this video, Dr. Nosheen Sarwat, Assistant Professor at BZU Multan, shares her insights and experiences from the 16th Residential Course held in Khanaspur. Dr. Sarwat reflects on how the workshop deepened her understanding of economic freedom and individual liberty, highlighting the key takeaways and discussions that left a lasting impact. She explains the significance of such workshops in promoting these values and how the interactive sessions fostered a greater appreciation for the principles of personal and economic freedom. Tune in to hear her valuable perspectives on this transformative experience.
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