Abbreviations

Address

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 2230834 – 92 51 2230833

E-mail

ascqau@isb.paknet.pk.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1979 through an act of Parliament for teaching and research offering MSc in Political Studies & MPhil and PhD in American Studies

Areas of research

American Studies, Latin American Studies and US- Pakistan Relations and South Asia, Africa, North and South America for MPhil and PhD programme; Developing Countries, Newly Industrializing Economies and Developed Nations for MSc Political Studies programme.

Geographical focus

North & South America

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission

Number of researchers

Nine  (male four, female five)

Number of administrative staff

Ten

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Muhammad Islam, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.     Conferences/Seminars 

b.     Publications 

c.     Any other

 

Eight 

One 

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Library holding

10,748 plus

Research

Rasool Bux Rais

MA (Pol. Sc.), University of the Punjab PhD (Pol. Sc.), University of California, Sanata Barbara, USA,
Director (on leave) 

Muhammad Islam,

M.Sc. (IR.), Quaid-i-Azam University,
MPhil (US Studies), Quaid-i-Azam University, Ph.D (Pol. Sc.), Lousiana State University,
Associate Professor/Acting Director 

Rukhsana Qamber,

MSc (IR.) Quaid-i-Azam University,
MA (IR.), Johns Hopkins University, Washington D.C., USA,
PhD  (Latin American Studies), University of Texas at Austin, USA,
Associate Professor 

Noman Omar Sattar,

MSc  (IR.), Quaid-i-Azam University,
MPhil (US Studies), Quaid-i-Azam University, PhD  (IR.), University Notre Dame, USA 

Roudaba Shuja,

MA (English), Karachi University,
Assistant Professor

Sadia Sulaiman,

MSc  (IR.) Peshawar University,
Lecturer 

Asma-ul-Husna Faiz,

MSc (IR.), Quaid-i-Azam University,
Lecturer 

Munawar Hussain,

MSc (IR.), Quaid-i-Azam University, Lecturer 

Saira Aquil,

MSc (IR.), Quaid-i-Azam University,
Lecturer

Address

Nasr Chambers, Block 19, Markaz F-7, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 2650971-3 and Fax:  92 51 2650704

E-mail

Ips@ips.net.pk

Web Site

www.ips.org.pk

Founding date with brief history

Established in 1979. The Institute has focused mainly on research on Pakistan society and politics, education, economy, foreign policy and security issues, regional and global developments related to Pakistan and the Muslim World and the issues with regard to Islamic Studies and Islamisation. It has produced around 200 publications and over 1000 unpublished reports. Seminars and conferences are a regular feature at IPS. Besides research activities, the Institute has a training program for both corporate and social sectors. It has 30 members at its National Academic Council. Plans and priorities are set in the light of advice and guidance given by the NAC. 

     It seeks support and collaboration as well as extends cooperation to organizations with identical objectives in one or more areas of research. This coordination could be one-time, time-specific, or discipline-based and includes conducting joint research projects, cosponsoring of seminars and exchange of library and archives facilities. Realizing that collaboration among organizations of identical objectives plays a healthy role in achieving the targets, IPS has mutual cooperation with a number of national and international institutions.

Areas of research

(i)             Pakistan Studies

(ii)           International Relations

(iii)          Contemporary Islam

Geographical focus

Domestic, Global especially Regional and the Muslim World

Funding sources

Endowments, Donations, Professional Training Programmes, Seminars & Publications, Collaboration and Contract Research

Number of researchers

Fifteen

Number of administrative staff

Thirty (including Training, Development & Publication Staff)

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Khurshid Ahmad (Chairman)

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

  
b.      Publications

c.       Any other

 Training Seminars: 28
 Thirty six
 
Books/Reports & Briefs: 24 (4+20)
Periodicals: Currently three periodicals are published by IPS. 

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Library holding

25,000 plus

Researchers

Prof. Khurshid Ahmad (PhD, D Lit) Chairman,

Senior Research Fellow (Economics, Politics, Islam) 

Prof. Anis Ahmad (PhD) Vice Chairman,

Senior Research Fellow (Comparative Religions) 

Khalid Rahman (Master) Executive Director,

Senior Research Fellow (Domestic and Regional Politics) 

Prof. Safir Akhtar (PhD),

Senior Research Fellow (Pak Studies) 

Tarik Jan (Master),

Senior Research Fellow (Pak Studies and International Relations) 

Prof. Saleem Mansoor Khalid (Master),

Senior Research Fellow (Education) 

Sahibzada Mohibbul Haq (MSc),

Senior Research Fellow (Islamic Studies) 

S.A. Sayood (Master),

Senior Research Fellow (Pak Politics) 

Ershad Mahmood (Master),

Research Coordinator (Security and Foreign Policy) 

Rashid Bukhari (Master),

Research Coordinator (Contemporary Islam) 

Saboor Ali Sayyed (Master),

Research Coordinator (Pakistan Society) 

Irfan Shahzad,

Associate Research Coordinatror (Economy) 

Mushfiq Ahmad (MPhil),

Associate Research Fellow / Editor 

Abdullah Adnan (Master),

Associate Research Fellow / Editor

Address

House 12, Street 84, G-6/4, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 9202224-9203974; Fax: 92 51 9204055

E-mail

irspak@comsats.net.pk

Website

www.irs.org.pk

Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1982 as an independent, autonomous and non-profit research centre devoted to the objective study of the region, Pakistan is situated in.

Areas of research

Research and analysis based on open and published sources of information on South Asia, South West Asia, Central Asia, North Asia, China, the Gulf region and the Indian Ocean community.

Geographical focus

South Asian countries, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and the Gulf States

Funding sources

Government

Number of researchers

Twenty one

Number of administrative staff

Thirty five

Name and designation of the head of the institution 

Maj. Gen. Jamshed Ayaz Khan (retd), President  

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications

 c.       Any other

 
Two (International) 

Fourteen

Quarterly Regional Studies, monthly Spotlight on Regional Affairs, and occasional paper series: Regional Perspective and Focus on Regional Issues, and Regional Monograph Series, In-house discussions with local and foreign scholars.
 
Media person etc - 28

Library holding

9,000

Researchers

Maj. Gen. Jamshed Ayaz Khan (retd), MSc (DSS), President 

Brig. Bashir Ahmad (retd), MSc (War Studies), MSc (DSS),
Senior Fellow 

Shaheen Akhtar, MSc (International Relations),
Research Scholar 

Amera Saeed, MA (English Literature),
Research Scholar 

Prof. Khalid Mahmud, MA (Political Science),
Research Scholar 

Ghani Jafar, BA, LLB,
Research Scholar 

Rizwan Zeb, MSc (DSS), Diploma in Peace and Conflict Research (Uppsala), Research Scholar

Muhammad Ramzan Ali, MSc (International Relations), MPhil (European Studies),
Research Scholar 

Abdul Barakat Ahmad, MA (Psychology),
Editor

 Farhat Perveen, MA (Pol. Science), MPhil (US Studies),
Research Scholar 

Khalid M. Malik, MSc (International Relations),
Research Scholar 

Shahid Ilyas, MA (Pol. Science), MPhil (International Relations),
Research Scholar 

Nasir Zaidi, MA (Pol. Science),
Collation Officer 

Nasreen Naqvi, MA (Pol. Science),
Assistant Collation Officer 

Rehana Bukharai, MSc (History),
Assistant Collation Officer 

Aarishullah Khan, MA (Political Science),
Research Scholar 

Asma Yaqoob, MA (International Relations),
Research Scholar 

Maria Saifuddin, MA (International Relations),
Research Scholar

 Basharat Hussain, MA (Political  Science),
Research Scholar 

Quratulain Zaidi, MA (DSS),
Research Scholar 

Beenish Hafeez, MSc (International Relations),
Research Scholar

Address

Sector F-5/2, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 9204423-24/9205882/9205886

Fax: 92 51 9204658

E-mail

strategy@isb.paknet.com.pk

Website

www.issi.org.pk

Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1973 and registered as a non-profit autonomous research and analysis centre for promoting public understanding of a Pakistani perspective on vital issues of peace and security at home and abroad; as well as providing inputs into policy making for the government of Pakistan.

Areas of research

Research is area oriented. It includes South Asia, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, Russia, EU, US, China, Arms Control and Disarmament issues, WMD – related issues, International Politics, Economy and UN.

Geographical focus

Global

Funding sources

Government

Number of researchers

Fifteen (male seven, female eight)

Two or three interns at any given time

Number of administrative staff

Thirty nine  

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr. Shireen M. Mazari, Director General

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

 
c.       Any other

 
Two 

Strategic Studies, Islamabad Papers, Area Briefs, Gleanings  

Public talk – 03; in-house meetings – 27; visit of scholars from China, Poland, France; and lectures by Director General and Research staff.

Library holding

11,500

Researchers

Shireen M. Mazari, PhD,
Director General 

Fahmida Ashraf, MSc (IR),
Senior Research Fellow 

Fazal-ur-Rahman, MSc (Defence & Strategic Studies),
Senior Research Fellow 

Syed Najam Rafique, MSc (DSS, QAU) & MS (Political Science), US,
Senior Research Fellow 

Farzana Noshab, MPhil (IR),
Research Fellow 

Babar Shah, Ph D (Central Asian Studies), Peshawar
Research Fellow

Maria Sultan, MSc (DSS QAU) & MPhil (DSS QAU),
Research Fellow 

Nadia Mushtaq Abbassi, M Sc (DSS, QAU),
Research Fellow 

S. Adnan Ali Shah Bukhari, MA (IR) Peshawar,
Research Fellow 

Kashif Mumtaz, MSc (History, QAU),
Research Fellow 

Malik Qasim Mustafa, MSc (DSS, QAU) & MPhil (DSS, QAU),
Research Fellow 

Maria Kiani, MSc (History), MA (IR),
Research Fellow 

Amina Afzal, MSc (DSS, QAU),
Research Fellow 

Faiza R. Rais, MSc (IR, QAU) & MPhil (IR., QAU),
Research Fellow 

Shahbaz Saeed, MSc (DSS, QAU),
Research Associate

Address

47, Street 27, F-6/2, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 820314, Fax 92 51 2822518

E-mail

Cwa2000@yahoo.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

1989

Areas of research

Current National and International Affairs with focus on security and development

Geographical focus

South Asia, Islamic World, Great Powers

 Funding sources

Donations, subscriptions and there is a small endowment

Number of researchers

No fixed number

Number of administrative staff

One part time

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Mr. Agha Shahi,

former Foreign Minister

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c.       Any other

 One 

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Library holding

-

Researchers

Members of ICWA include former diplomats, senior retired military officers who contribute to newspapers and journals, and also participate in international seminars.

Address

House 2, Street 15, Main Margalla Road, 
F-7/2, P.O. Box 2022, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 9213680-2, Fax: 92 51 9213683

E-mail

ipripak@ipripak.org

Website

www.ipripak.org

Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1999 as an autonomous think tank to produce well-analyzed inputs and options/alternatives to formulate responses to meet the domestic and international challenges confronting Pakistan.

Areas of research

Analysis and evaluation of important national and international politico-strategic issues and developments affecting Pakistan, South Asia and the world

Geographical focus

South Asia and adjoining regions

Funding sources

Primarily the government of Pakistan

Number of researchers

Ten (male eight, female two)

Number of administrative staff

Twenty one (including publication staff)

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Dr Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, President

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

b.      Publications

 
a.       Any other

 Four

A refereed bi-annual IPRI Journal, monthly IPRI Factfile, and occasional monographs as

IPRI paper

IPRI staff presented papers in 18 conferences/seminars held abroad and 15 seminars/conferences held in Pakistan.

Library holding

3,000

Researchers

Prof. Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, PhD,
President 

Imtiaz H Bokhari, PhD,
Vice President 

Rashid Ahmad Khan, PhD,
Senior Research Fellow 

Maqsudul Hasan Nuri, PhD,
Senior Research Fellow 

Noor ul Haq, PhD,
Research Fellow 

Asghar Ali Shad, MA (History),
Research Fellow 

Ahmed Ijaz Malik, MSc (International Relations),
Assistant Research Officer

Asma Shakir Khawaja, MPhil (Defence and Strategic Studies),
Assistant Research Officer 

Ghulam Ali, MPhil (History),
Assistant Research Officer 

Nuzhat Khanum, MPhil (International Relations),
Assistant Research Officer

Address

42, Embassy Road, G-6/3, Islamabad

Tel. and Fax

92 51 2271228, 92 51 2271620 Fax: 92 51 2822794

E-mail

hdc@comsats.net.pk

Website

www.un.org.pk/hdc

Founding date with brief history

In November 1995 MHHDC was set up by late Dr Mahbub ul Haq

Areas of research

Human Development, Health, Education, Poverty, Gender

Geographical focus

South Asia

Funding sources

International

Number of researchers

Five (male two, female three)

Number of administrative staff

Four

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Mrs Khadija Haq, President

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c.   Any other

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 One 

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Library holding

3,041 

Researchers

Rehman S. Swati, Master in Business Administration, Greenwich University, Islamabad, Bachelor in Business Administration University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA,
Research Fellow 

Feyza Arman Bhatti, MS in Economics, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus – Turkey,
Research Fellow 

Farah Mueen Dar, MSc in Economics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad,
Research Fellow 

Umara Afsar, MSc in Economics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad,
Research Fellow 

Muhammad Daud Munir, BA with Philosophy & Social Sciences, Bowdoin College, USA

Address

House No. 605, Street No. 29, G-10/2, Islamabad

Tel and Fax

92 51 9266395  & Fax 92 51 9266395

E-mail

NIHCR@hotmail.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1973, devoted to research on various aspects of history and culture. So far, the Institute has published 112 books.

   We have two bi-annual journals

   (i)  Pakistan Journal of History and Culture

   (ii) Mujallah Tarikh-o-Saqafat Pakistan (Urdu)

    These journals are of International character, widely circulated to almost all important centres, universities and institutions of historical research in different parts of the world.

Areas of research

History and Culture

Geographical focus

South Asia and Central Asia

Funding sources

Pakistan

Number of researchers

Six (male four, female two)  

Number of administrative staff:

Forty eight

Name and designation of the head of the institution:

Prof. Dr Riaz Ahmad, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

 b.      Publications

 c.       Any other

Five 

Eight books, four journals (two in English and two in Urdu) 

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Library holding

25,000 plus

The Library of NIHCR is a rich library having more than 25,000/- rare books/titles. Photocopies of 728 files of Quaid-i-Azam Papers, microfilms and INC proceedings and other records of old journals processed from other institutions/universities.

Researchers

Prof. Riaz Ahmad, TI, PhD,
Director 

M. Saleem Akhtar, PhD,
Principal Research Fellow 

Azra Sultana, MA,
Senior Research Fellow 

Syed Umar Hayat, MPhil,
Research Fellow 

Farah Gul Baqai, MPhil,
Research Fellow  

Address

Quaid-i-Azam University, Shahdra Road, Islamabad

Tel and Fax

92 51 2230791 Fax 92 51 2230960

E-mail

nips_qau@hotmail.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

The Government of Pakistan established the National Institute of Pakistan Studies at the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. It started functioning from 1^st July 1983. The Institute is an autonomous organization and is a part of Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Its academic programmes are subject to the approval by the Academic Council of the University, which awards degree to the students of the Institute. Director is the academic and administrative head of the Institute.

Areas of research

Pakistan Movement, Politics, Economics, History, Geography, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistani Languages and Literature, etc

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Government

Number of researchers

Eleven (male nine, female two) 

Number of administrative staff

Sixteen

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Professor Dr Ghulam Hyder, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c.       Any other

 One Conference and six Seminars 

Two 

Enrolled 18 PhD and 31 MPhil students

Library holding

12000 plus 

Researchers

Prof. Ghulam Hyder, PhD, specialization in Pakistan Studies with reference to cultural study of Pakistani languages and literature,
Director 

Tariq Rahman, PhD, specialization in English linguistics,
Professor 

Syed Islam Shah, PhD, specialization in Local-Self Government,
Associate Professor 

Naureen Talha, PhD, specialization in Economics with focus on economic issues,
Associate Professor 

Masood Akhtar Zahid, MA, specialization in Muslim nationalism in South Asia late 19^th century; Punjab and its educational history,
Assistant Professor 

Arif Mahmood, PhD, specialization in impact of highland-lowland interaction agriculture in the Hunza valley: the social-economic transformation of mountain societies,
Assistant Professor 

Farhat Iftikhar Gill, MSc, specialization in socio-culture of Pakistan,
Assistant Professor 

A Salman Humayun, PhD, specialization in political sociology.
Lecturer 

Wahid Bukhsh Buzdar, MPhil, specialization in Baluchi language and literature,
Lecturer 

Muhammad Hanif, MA, specialization in Pushto language and literature, Lecturer 

Manzoor Ali Veesrio, MA, specialization in Sindhi language and literature, Lecturer

Address

Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, P.O. Box 1091, Islamabad,
Pakistan

Tel. and Fax

92 51 9206610-20, 92 51 9206622-27, Fax: 92 51 9210886

E-mail

pide@apollo.net.pk and pide@isb.paknet.pk

Website

http://www.pide.org.pk

Founding date with brief history

Initially established in 1957 as “Institute of Development Economics”
but in 1964 the Government had, in its place, established Pakistan Institute of Development Economics under Ministry of Education; its administrative control was transferred to the Planning and
Development Division in 1978.

Areas of research

Growth and development of trade, industry, agriculture, rural finance, socio-cultural process, labour market issues, socio-economic demography, macro-management issues, etc

Geographical focus

National/International

Funding sources

Government Grants, Sale of Publications, Income from Research Studies, Earning from Endowment Fund and Training Courses Fee

Number of researchers

Seventy three (male 51, female 22)

Number of administrative staff

One hundred four

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr A.R. Kemal, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

 b.      Publications

c.       Any other

          Eight 

         Seven

        i.  PIDE Staff presented papers in various seminars

        ii. Organizes and conducts training

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Library holding

  Books                                      33,400

  Research Papers Reports         22,650

  Microfiche                                6,200

  CD data basis                                20

 Journals                                       210

Researchers

A.R. Kemal, PhD (Economics) Manchester,
Director 

Faiz Bilquees, PhD (Economics) Manchester,
Acting Joint Director 

Naushin Mahmood, PhD (Demography) Michigan,
Acting Joint Director 

Shahnaz Kazi, PhD (Economics) London,
Chief of Research 

Zeba Ayesha Sathar, PhD (Demography) London,
Chief of Research

Moazam Mahmood, DPhil (Economics) Sussex,
Chief of Research 

Zafar Mahmood, PhD (Economics) Columbia,
Chief of Research 

Soofia Mumtaz, PhD (Social Anthropology) L”EHESS, Paris,
Chief of Research 

Ather Maqsood Ahmed, PhD (Economics) Johns Hopkins,
Chief of Research 

Rehana Siddiqui, PhD (Economics) Columbia,
Chief of Research 

Ghulam Muhammad Arif, PhD (Demography) ANU,
Chief of Research 

Musleduddin, PhD (Economics) Johns Hopkins,
Chief of Research 

Zafar Mueen Nasir, PhD (Economics) Kansas State,
Chief of Research 

Munir Ahmad, PhD (Agricultural Economics) Connecticut,
Chief of Research 

Fazal Husain, PhD (Economics) Catholic,
Acting Chief of Research

Zafar lqbal, PhD (Economics) Catholic Brahant,
Senior Research Economist 

Ejaz Ghani, PhD (Economics) University of Nebraska Lincoln, SeniorResearchEconomist                                                                      

Najam us Saqib, PhD (Economics) Johns Hopkins,
Senior Research Economist

Muhammad Iqbal, PhD (Economics) Ohio State,
Senior Research Economist 

Ghulam Yasin Soomro, N.I.S. (Demography) Michigan,
Senior Research Demographer 

Syed Mubashir Ali, MA (Demograpy) ANU, Senior Research Demographer 

Mir Annice Mahmood, BSc (Hons.) (Project Evaluation and Appraisal) London,
Senior Faculty Member 

Abdul Qayum, PhD (Economics) Bradford,
Associate Professor 

Shahnaz Hamid, MA (Economics) ISS, The Hague,
Research Economist 

Riaz Mahmood, MA (Economics) Catholic, Research Economist

Kalbe Abbas, MA (Economics) Catholic, Research Economist 

Tariq Mahmood, MA (Economics) Michigan State,
Research Economist 

Attiya Yasmin Javid, MA (Economics) Maryland,
esearch Economist 

Hina Nazli, MS (Economics) Illinois, Research Economist

Rizwana Siddiqui, MA (Economics) ISS, The Hague,
Research Economist 

Naeem Akhtar, MA (Economics) ANU,Research Economist 

Afia Malik, MA (Economics) ISS, The Hague,
Research Economist 

Lubna Hasan, MA (Economics) ISS, The Hague,
Research Economist 

Rashida Haq, MPhil (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam,
Research Economist 

Ayaz Ahmad, MPhil (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam,
Research Economist 

M Rashid Memon, MA (Economics) Sussex, Research Economist

 Naghmana Ghani, MA (Economics) National Graduate Institute for
Policy Studies,Japan,
Research Economist 

Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhrv, MSc (Hons.) (Farm Management) AUF,
Research Economist 

Junaid Arshad, MSc (Economics) Warwick, Research Economist 

Ahmad Nawaz, MA (Development Economics) Manchester,
Research Economist 

Samina Nazli, MA (Economics) Punjab,
Research Economist 

Jafar Hussain, MA (Economics) Punjab, Research Economist 

Syed Abdul Majid, MA (Economics) Islamia, Research Economist 

Azkar Ahmad­, MSc (Economics) Karachi, Research Economist 

M Framurz Khan Kiani, MPhil (Demography) Cairo,
Research Demographer  

Khalid Hameed Sheikh, MA (Economics) ISS, The Hague,
Research Demographer 

Ghulam Mustafa Zahid, MA (Demography) ANU,
Research Demographer

All Muhammad, MA (Demography) Adelaide,
Research Demographer 

Sabiha Ibrahim, MA (Demography) ANU, Research Demographer 

Durr‑e‑Nayab, MA (Anthropology) Feinders,
Research Anthropologist 

Muhammad Nasir, PhD (Agriculture Economics) Hokkaido, Japan, Associate Faculty Member 

Muhammad Ali Qasim, MPhil  (Economics) Quaid-iAzam,
Staff Economist 

Muhammad Akmal, PhD (Economics) ANU, Staff Economist 

Ajmal Baig, MA (Economics) Punjab,
Staff Economist 

Muhammad Ali  Kemal, MPhil (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam,
Staff Economist 

Hasan M  Mohsin, M. Phil (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam,
Staff Economist 

Usman Qadir, M.Sc. (Economics)Quaid-i-Azam,
Staff Economist 

Uzma  Zia, MSc  (Economics) IIU,
Staff Economist 

Raja Ajmal Jahangeer, MSc (Economics) IIU,
Staff Economist 

Omer Siddiqui, MPhil (Economics) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Economist 

Muniza Askari (Economics) Quaid‑i‑Azam, Staff Economist 

Madeeha Gohar Qureshi, MSc (Economics) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Economist 

Karim Khan, MA (Economics) Peshawar, Staff Economist

Shahbaz Nasir, MPhil (Economics) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Economist 

Rizwan ul Haq, MSc (Statistics) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Demographer 

Feriyal Amal Aslam, MSc (Anthropology) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Anthropologist 

Zulfiqar Ali, MSc (Anthoropology) Quaid‑i‑Azam,
Staff Anthropologist 

Muhammad Azhar, MA (Economics) Islamia, Associate Staff Economist

Mr  Abdus Sattar, MA (Economics) Punjab, Associate Staff Economist 

Saghir Mushtaq, MA (Economics) Shah Abdul Latif University, AssociateStaffEconomist                                                                        

Pervaiz Akhtar, MA (Economics) Islamia, Technical Assistant 

Rana Murad Haider, MSc (Economics) Quaid-i-Azam,
Technical Assistant

Address

No 9, St No. 3, F-7/3, Islamabad

Tel and Fax

92 51 9209116; Fax 92 51 9203264

E-mail

niaznaik@hotmail.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

6 February 1996; PASDA is non-political, non-governmental and non-profit research body to promote public understanding on vital international and regional issues.

Areas of research

Peace and security; arms control and disarmament nuclear non-proliferation and socio-economic development.

Geographical focus

South Asia, Central Asia, EU and the UN

Funding sources

Private Sector and Contribution by the Founding Members

Number of researchers

-

Number of administrative staff

Two

Name and designation of the head of the institution

General (R) K.M. Arif, Chairman; Niaz A Naik, Secretary General

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c.  Any other

 Two Conferences and three Seminars

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Library holding

Exchange of journals from Foreign Institutions

Researchers

Researchers are engaged on special occasions

Address

3, UN Boulevard, Diplomatic Enclave 1, G-5, Islamabad

Tel and Fax

Tel. 92 51 2278134, Fax 92 51 2278135

E-mail

main@sdpi.org

Website

www.sdpi.org

Founding date with brief history

Established in 1992 on the recommendation of the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS).

Areas of research

Governance, environment, human development, economy, information and communications

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Various national/regional/international donors, networks and institutions

Number of researchers

Five senior researchers (male two, female three)

Nine mid-level/junior researchers (male five, female four)

Twenty one researchers (male seventeen, female four)

Number of administrative staff

Thirty five (male 27, female 8)

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr. Saba G. Khattak, Executive Director 

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

b.      Publications

c.  Any other

 
Three-day Sustainable Development Conference 
In-house weekly seminars series

One working paper, one research report, one monograph,

One policy paper, two policy briefs, four books and three citizens’   reports 

i.          Advocacy campaigns on violence against women and environment conservation

ii.         Training courses – Generic and specialized

Library holding

10,000 monographs, 13,338 books, 5000 documents

Researchers

Saba Gul Khattak, PhD (Pol Science) University of Hawaii,
Executive Director 

Shaheen Rafi Khan, PhD (Economics) Columbia University,
Research Fellow, Sustainable Development 

Mahmood A. Khwaja, PhD (Chemistry Inorganic/Analytical) La Trobe University, Melbourne,
Research Fellow, Environment

Shafqat Shehzad, PhD (Economics) University of Sussex,
Research Fellow, Health 

Karin A. Siegmann PhD (Agricultural Economics) University of Bonn,
Junior Fellow, Gender and Globalization

Address

Post Office Nindo Shaher District Badin, Sindh

Tel. and Fax

92 227 720227

E-mail

piphro@yahoo.com

Website

www.geocities.com/piphro

Founding date with brief history

Established in 2000, as an independent, non-profit, non-political & non-governmental organization, and is registered with Social Welfare Department Government of Sindh, Pakistan under Social Organizations Act 1961.

Areas of research

Human Rights, Education, Reproductive Health and Environment. 

Geographical focus

Sindh and Badin District

Funding sources

Membership Fees, Donations, Charities

Number of researchers

Two (male)

Number of administrative staff

Two

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Mr Fayaz Hussain Abro, President 

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications 

c.       Any other

 
Nine  

Twelve  

Walks, Signature Campaign, Survey, Interviews

Library holding

400

Researchers

Mr Fayyaz Hussain Abro MA (Sociology), LLB, President

Mr Ghazanfar Ali Jafferi, MBBS

Address

Area Study Centre, Far East & South East Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Tel and Fax

Tel. 92 221 771207; Fax 92 221 771208

E-mail

esasc@hyd.paknet.com.pk

Website

Under process

Founding date with brief history

Established in 1974. National Assembly of Pakistan passed an Act XLV of 1975 for the establishment of Area Study Centres in Pakistan. 

Areas of research

Social Sciences

Geographical focus

Far East & South East Asian Region

Funding sources

Federal Ministry of Education, Islamabad

Number of researchers

Seven (male four, female three)

Number of administrative staff

Sixteen

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Hidayat Ali Soomro, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

b.      Publications

c.       Any other

 One international seminar entitled “The International Terrorism: Its impact on ASEAN and South Asian Security”
 
Bi-annual “Asia Pacific” research journal Vol. 21 year 2002-03

Book published entitled The International Terrorism: Its Impact on ASEAN and South Asian Security 

Conducts MPhil classes leading to PhD

Library holding

3000 books, 900 research journals, 1000 magazines

Researchers

Prof. Hidayat Ali Soomro,
Director 

Dr Deedar Hussain Shah,
Professor 

Firdous Nilofer,
Associate Professor 

Raza Hussain Ghaloo,
Associate Professor

Altaf Hussain Ansari,
Associate Professor 

Jamila Jarwar,
Associate Professor 

Fouzia Soomro,
Research Associate

Address

Pakistan Study Centre,
University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Tel and Fax

92 221 771684, 92 221 771681-90
/Ext 2059

E-mail

pscjamshoro@hotmail.com
chandbibi786@hotmail.com

Web Site

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Founding date with brief history

Established in 1974 under the aegis of the then University Grants Commission and became a statutory body under an Act of Parliament.

Areas of research

Study of languages, literature, social customs, attitudes and motivation of the people of various regions of Pakistan as well as education, history and ideology of Pakistan

Geographical focus

Pakistan in general and Sindh in particular.

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission/Ministry of Education

Number of researchers

Three (male one, female two)

Number of administrative staff

Fifteen

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Chand Bibi Sultana Bukhtiar Zai, Associate Professor & Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications

c.       Any other

 
Eight  

Biannual journal “Grassroots”

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Library holding

14,000 books: English 10,000 and 4,000 in oriental section (Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Pushto, Persian, Arabic and Turkey)

Researchers

Prof. Chand Bibi Sultana Bukhtiar Zai, PhD (Education – Pakistan Studies), MA (Education) UK, MA (Muslim History), MA (Journalism), MA (Pashto), MA (History), LLB,
Associate Professor/Director 

Ghulam Nabi Sahar, MA (Pakistan Studies), MA (Political Science), Assistant Professor 

Farzana Baloch, MA (Economics),
Assistant Professor

Address

Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi
P O Box 9403, Karachi-75270

Tel and Fax

92 21 9243168, 9243175, 4824838 and 4829730

E-mail

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Website

aerc@cyber.net.pk and aerc@super.net.pk

Founding date with brief history

Established in 1973 with funding from the Ford Foundation and the Provincial Government of Sindh. From its inception, the centre has undertaken research on issues in applied economics with special interest being focused in the areas of agriculture, human resources, urban and regional economics, and public finance. With subsequent growth of the Centre, its activities have broadened to include the advance training of economists from all parts of Pakistan.  A major development in this connection has been the introduction of its own post-graduate degree programme, the Master of Applied Science (Economics), which began in 1977. Since 1988, this has been upgraded to MPhil/PhD programme.

Areas of research

Public Finance, Urban and Regional Economics, Industrial Economics, International Trade, Agricultural Economics, Human Resource Economics, Project Evaluation, Finance and Monetary  

Economics, Health and Nutrition and Islamic Economics

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad

Number of researchers

Thirty (male 20, female 10)

Number of administrative staff

Twenty four (male 20, female 4)

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Nuzhat Ahmad, Research Professor and Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

 b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

 Twelve 

Twenty four 

Ten (Research Reports) 

Library holding

12,000 books and 200 International Journals

Researchers

Nuzhat Ahmad, PhD Sheffield, UK (Urban, Women and Development, Institutional Economics and Poverty)
Director and Research Professor 

Shahida Wazarat, PhD East Anglia, UK
(Industry, Development),
Research Professor 

Nighat Bilgrami, MAS Karachi (Finance, Labour)
Senior Research Economist

Mohammad Sabihuddin Butt, MAS Karachi (Human Resource Development, Health, Project Evaluation, Macroeconomics & Monetary Economics),
Senior Research Economist 

M Akhtar A Hai, MA Cornell, USA(Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Economics, Rural Micro-finance),
Senior Research Economist 

Samina Khalil, MPhil Cambridge, UK
(Environment and Sustainable Development, Governance and Institutional Economics, Human Development),
Senior Research Economist 

Anjum Aqeel, MAS Karachi (Public Finance, Agriculture, Macroeconomics) Research Economist 

S Ashraf Wasti, PhD Candidate Karachi
(Public Finance, Urban and regional Economics, Institutional Economics), Research Economist 

Shafi Ahamd, MA, Karachi
(Urban Surveys, Social Sector Development),
Staff Economist 

S Moquet Ahsan, MA, Karachi (Agriculture Surveys),
Staff Economist 

Amjad Ali, MA, Karachi (Agriculture, Surveys),
Staff Economist 

Shoukat Ali, MA, Karachi (Agriculture Institutional Linkages),
Staff Economist 

Riaz Hussain, MA, Karachi (Social Sector Specialist),
Staff Economist 

Sohail Javed, MA, Karachi (Labour Economics, Poverty and Social Sectors, Computer Applications)
Staff Economist 

Mansab Ali, MA, Karachi (Monetary Economics, Agriculture, Surveys),
Staff Economist 

Shahnaz Rashid, MA, Karachi (Education, Women and Development), Staff Economist

Mahpara Sadaqat, M Phil, Karachi (Women and Development, Health and Nutrition, Urban Public Finance),
Staff Economist 

S Roshan Ali Shah, MAS, Karachi University, (Agriculture, Public Finance, Women’s and Development, Computer Applications),
Staff Economist 

Pervez Wasim, M Phil, Karachi (Population Economics, Trade),
Staff Economist 

Mohsin H Ahmed, M Phil Candidate, Karachi (Econometrics, Statistics, Macroeconomics),
Project Assistant 

Shaista Alam, M Phil, Karachi, (Econometrics, Statistics and Energy Economics),
Project Assistant 

Uzma Irum, M Phil Candidate, Karachi (Microeconomics, Nutrition & Health), Project Assistant 

Minhajuddin Siddiqui, MAS, Karachi (Public Finance, Econometrics, Poverty and Gender),
Project Assistant 

Azhar Iqbal, MPhil Candidate, Karachi (Econometric and Macroeconomics)
Project Assistant 

Ambreen Fatima, MPhil Candidate, Karachi (Agricultural Economics, Women’s and Development),
Project Assistant

Address

Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi,
Karachi

Tel and Fax

92 21 9243229 and 92 21 4823458

E-mail

naveed-asce@hotmail.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

The Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi was established under an Act of Parliament (No. XLV of 1975).

     The Centre was established in 1974. Between the years 1974-76 the Centre organized its Masters Programme (MA in European Studies). Along with the Masters programme the Centre also launched its European Languages programme. Courses were offered at Certificate and Diploma levels in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Turkish and Italian. Between 1976-1984 the Centre was without any significant activity. Since 1985 the Centre launched a research and publications programme. The administration was reorganized and streamlined. All the statutory bodies viz., the Board of Governors, Academic Committee, Selection Board etc. were constituted. In 1987 the Area Study Centre for Europe shifted to its newly built premises on the Karachi University campus. 

      The Centre now has an MPhil course work programme and an MPhil/PhD in European Studies. It also offers certificate courses in French, German, English and Italian languages.

Areas of research

European History, Politics, Society, Economy, Philosophy and Foreign Relations

     Since the EU-sponsored programme in European Studies began in 1998, as envisaged in the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Pakistan and the European Commission, the syllabi were restructured to focus upon the European Union.

Geographical focus

Europe

Funding sources

Ministry of Education

Number of researchers

Eight (male one, female seven)

Number of administrative staff

Fifteen 

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Naveed Ahmad Tahir, Professor/Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

b.      Publications

c.       Any other

i.         International seminar on “US-European Relations in the Contemporary International Setting: Implications for the Developing World” held on 17-18 September 2003. 

ii.        Seminar on “Euro in the Market: Its Political and Economic Impact” held on 29 January 2003.

iii.      Seminar on “The European Union’s Relations with South Asia: the Global and Regional Imperatives” held on 20 February 2003.

iv.      Seminar on “Perspectives for CFSP in the light of Imminent EU Enlargement: with Focus on EU’s Relations with Russia, East Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia” held on 19 April 2003.  

i.      Book entitled Relations Between the European Union and the Muslim World in the Contemporary Geopolitical and Economic Scenario.

ii.    Book entitled A Survey of EU-Pakistan Relations in the Contemporary Regional and International Setting: Political, Security, Economic and Development Aspects.

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Library holding

4,500

Researchers

Prof. Naveed Ahmad Tahir, PhD (European Studies),
Director 

Syed Imdad Shah, PhD,
Associate Professor 

Rubab Hasan, PhD,
Assistant Professor 

Uzma Shujaat, M Phil,
Lecturer

Tasneem Sultana, M Phil,
Lecturer 

Shaista Shaheen Zafar, M Phil,
Lecturer 

Munazza Nargis Kazmi, MA (General History),
Lecturer 

M Tahseen Nisar, MA (International Relations),
Lecturer

Address

Institute of Central and West Asian Studies,University of Karachi,
Karachi-75270

Tel and Fax

92 21 4824842 & 92 21 9243210

E-mail

icwas@yahoo.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1968 at a time when there was hardly any learned body for the subject.  

Areas of research

History, Philosophy, Literature, Arts, Archaeology, Culture, Social and Economic Institutions of Central Asia and West Asia and Historical, Institutional and Cultural links of Pakistan with these regions.

Geographical focus

Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, and Central Asian Republics

Funding sources

Ministry of Education, Hamdard Foundation Pakistan, and Infaq Foundation, Karachi

Number of researchers

Seven (male five, female two)

Number of administrative staff

Five 

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Justice (R) Haziqul Khairi, Formerly Ombudsman, Sindh

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 b.      Publications

c.       Any other

 - 

One book

-

Library holding

2000 books

Researchers

Prof. Riazul Islam, PhD  (Alig), PhD  (Cantab) 

Prof. S Sikander Mehdi, Internationally recognized scholar  

S Jaffar Ahmed, PhD  (Cantab) 

S M Taha, MA  (Toronto) 

Prof. Sharif al Mujahid, formerly Chairman, Department of Journalism University of Karachi 

Tania Baig, PhD 

Hina Khan, MA

Address

The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Aiwan-e-Sadr Road,
Karachi-74200

Tel and Fax

92 21 5682891, 92 21 568-6069 and 92 21 5686069

E-mail

piia@cyber.net.pk

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1948

Areas of research

Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, Armament, Disarmament and Dynamics of Security in the World.

Geographical focus

United Nations, world affairs with particular reference to South Asia, Central Asia & Middle Eastern countries.

Funding sources

Self generated and annual grant of Rs.100,000 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Number of researchers

Seven (male four, female three)

Number of administrative staff

Six (excluding daftari, library guards, peons)

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Fatehyab Ali Khan, Chairman 

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications

 c.       Any other

 
Two in-house seminars

 Pakistan Horizon, a quarterly

Visit of foreign delegations - Ten 

Library holding

31,894 books & periodicals

Researchers

Dr Qazi Shakil Ahmed, MA Ph D (Chicago) 

Nausheen Wasi, MA  (International Relations) 

Nabiha Gul, MA  (International Relations) 

Sanam Noor, MA  (International Relations) 

Afsar Mehdi, MA  (Library Science) 

Anwarul Haque, MA  (Library Science)

Address

Pakistan Institute of Labour, Education & Research, PILER Centre, ST-001, Sector X, Sub-Sector V, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Karachi-75340

Tel and Fax

92 21 6351145/46/47 and 92 21 6350354

E-mail

piler@cyber.net.pk

Webste

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1982 as a non-governmental, non-profit institution, PILER was an initiative of individuals from the trade unions, academia and professionals from various fields of life who were concerned about the plight of working people in Pakistan.

Areas of research

Mobilization for Core Labour Rights, Labour Policy and Legislation and Labour Welfare Institutions, Child and Forced Labour in Agriculture and Industry, Minimum Wages, Social Security, Health & Safety, Women’s Rights, Local Government, Sustainable Marine Fisheries, International Financial Institutions, Water Policy and Institutions, Poverty Policy, Programmes and Institutions, Globalization and National Development and National Tolerance & Regional Peace.

Geographical focus

Pakistan and South Asia

Funding sources

Netherlands Trade Union Federation (FNV) and Labour-support organizations (Novib, Stichting De Zaaire), EU, ILO, CIDA

Number of researchers

Thirty five (male 25, female 10)

Number of administrative staff

Ten

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Karamat Ali, Executive Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

One 

One  

Consultation & workshops

Library holding

10,000 plus books and monograms
100 plus journals and magazines

Researchers

Karamat Ali,
Executive Director

B M Kutty,
Joint Director 

Dr Aly Ercelawan,
Senior Research Officer 

Tazeen Javaid,
Senior Research Officer 

Ramzan Ali,
Senior Research Officer

Saima Siddiqui,
Junior Research Officer

Address

Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi, PO Box 8450,
Karachi-75270

Tel and Fax

92 21 9243194 and 92 21 9243189

E-mail

pscuok@yahoo.com and pscku@wtmeca.net

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Established in 1977 and was created by an Act of the Parliament with the objective to undertake research on different languages, cultures, etc in Pakistan with a view to enhancing means of national integration.  Pakistan Studies has evolved as a multi-disciplinary course over the years.

Areas of research

Research on Pakistan’s Politics, Foreign Affairs, Literature, History, Economics, Education, Socio-economic Problems, Development, Religion & Ethics, Geography, etc

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission

Number of researchers

Twenty three (male 12, female 11)

Number of administrative staff

Nineteen 

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Syed Jaffar Ahmed, Acting Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications

c.       Any other

Four 

Four including bi-annual journal

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Library holding

10,000 books and 20 bi-annual, quarterly and monthly journals and periodicals

Researchers

Syed Jaffar Ahmed, MPhil (Pakistan Studies), University of Karachi; PhD (Pol. Sc.), University of Cambridge 

Anwar Shaheen, MA (Gender and Development), University of Sussex; MPhil (Pakistan Studies), University of Karachi. 

Navin G. Haider, MA (Islamic History), University of Karachi  

Address

Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi-75270

Tel and Fax

92 21-4972526, 92 21 9243131-7
Fax: 91 21 9243190-91, 92 21 4972526

E-mail

amoonis@hotmail.com and moonisahmar@hotmail.com

Website

www.ppscr.org

Founding date with brief history

Founded in April 2000 comprising a group of teachers, students and intelligentsia from cross section of society.

Areas of research

Conflict and Peace Studies with reference to inter and intra-state conflicts in South Asia, Middle East and Central Asia

Geographical focus

South Asia

Funding sources

Voluntary

Number of researchers

Four (male 2, female 2)

Number of administrative staff

NA

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Brig. (retd) A R  Siddiqi 

Patron of the Program: Prof. Dr Moonis Ahmar

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

 Five  

Three edited books, one chronology    

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Library holding

-

Researchers

Mutahir Ahmad, MA, PhD,
Assistant Professor 

Farhan H  Siddiqi, MA,
Lecturer 

Naeem Ahmed, MA,
Cooperative Lecturer 

Faisal Khan, BA, 

Wajiha Khursheed, Graduate Student,
Research Assistant 

Munizeh Zuberi, Graduate Student,
Research Assistant

Address

Social Policy And Development Centre (SPDC),15-Maqboolabad, Block-7&8,
Karachi-75350

Tel and Fax

92 21 111 113 113 and 92 21 4534285

E-mail

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Website

www.spdc-pak.com

Founding date with brief history

SPDC was incorporated as non-profit limited liability company in April 1995 with headquarters in Karachi. 

     It is a policy research institution and its services are in demand by the government, civil society, academia, students and donors. Its research is aimed at raising the comprehension and awareness of the issues and problems of social development and influencing government policies. Initially, it established its reputation in the area of economic and fiscal policy, but has now shifted more of its research to areas like poverty, inequality, education, governance, gender and pro-poor macro economic policy. 

    It represents the evolution of the four-year process of research and training since 1991 undertaken through a series of research grants from CIDA as a support to planning for the Social Action  Programme of Governments in Pakistan. The seven-year contribution agreement with CIDA for SPDC Project became effective on 1 June 1995. The SPDC Board believes that the use of analytical tools in developing public policy is necessary to ensure sustainability and cost effectiveness of services from design to implementation and subsequent operations and managements. 

Areas of research

Pro-poor growth, governance, equity, gender, social and economic policy

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Canadian International Development Agency

Number of researchers

Twenty six (male 13, female 13)

Number of administrative staff

Fourteen

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Kaiser Bengali, Managing Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars
 

b.      Publications

c.       Any other

 Three 

Twenty (research papers 12, policy paper one, annual review one, conference papers 6 ) 

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Library holding

30,000 

Researchers

Kaiser Bengali, PhD in Economics, University of Karachi,
Managing Director 

Asif Iqbal, Master in Public Administration, Carleton University, Canada,
Principal Specialist/Company Secretary 

Rafia Ghaus, Masters in Public Administration, Carleton University, Canada,
Senior Economist 

Hari Ram Lohano, MSc in Economics, Wye College, University of London, Senior Economist 

Abu Nasar, MSc in Statistics, University of Karachi,
Statistician 

Sehar Rizvi, Master of Science in Social Policy and Planning in Developing Countries London School of Economics, UK,
Economist  

M Sabir, Master in Applied Sciences, University of Karachi,
Economist 

Kalim Hyder, MA in Economics, University of Calgary, Canada, Economist 

Zehra Fatima Haider, Master in Public Policy, University of Chicago, USA, Economist

Imran Ashraf  Toor, Master in Applied Sciences, University of Karachi, Economist 

Naveed Aamir, Master in Economics, University of Karachi,
Research Officer 

Amir Jahan Khan, Master in Applied Sciences, University of Karachi, Research Officer 

Aurangzaib, Master in Applied Sciences, University of Karachi, Research Officer 

Tabinda Areeb, MSc in Mathematics, University of Karachi,
Research Officer 

Surkhab Javaid, MA Social Works, University of Karachi,
Research Officer 

Farhan Sami Khan, Master in Economics, University of Karachi, Research Officer 

Saima Ismail, BSc  (Hons), Minor in Social Sciences Lahore University of Management Sciences,
Research Officer 

Haider Hussain, Master in Economics, University of Karachi,
Research Officer 

Qazi Masood, PhD in Economics, University of Karachi,
Technical Advisor 

Haroon Jamal, MAS Economics, University of Karachi,
Technical Advisor 

Mahpara Sadaqat, MPhil in Economics, AERC, University of Karachi, Consultant 

Lubna Shehnaz, PhD (Under Progress), Quaid-i-Azam University,
Consultant 

Rubina Hassan, MPhil in Economics, Quaid-i-Azam,
Consultant 

Naeema Kazmi, MSc in Geography, University of Karachi,
Consultant 

Naushaba Khatoon, MA in Sociology & Gender Analysis, University of East Anglla, England,
Consultant 

Iffat Ara, MPhil in Economics AERC, University of Karachi, MSc in Economics University of Karachi, Consultant 

Address

University of the Punjab

Tel and Fax

92 42 9231143 Fax 92 42 9231147

E-mail

Centre4southasianstudies@hotmail.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

It was founded in 1975, the main objective of the Centre was to provide service to the community by organizing seminars, lectures and opportunity to interested persons to improve their knowledge and understanding for undertaking research projects for students of MPhil and PhD programmes

Areas of research

South Asia with special reference to SARRC

Geographical focus

South Asia

Funding sources

Ministry of Education and Higher Education Commission

Number of researchers

Four (male three, female one)

Number of administrative staff

Twenty three

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Dr Sadiq Ali Gill,
Director   

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.   Publications 

c.   Any other

 
Four conferences and six seminars 

Seven 

Study Tours - four 

Library holding

Researchers

Prof. Dr. Sadiq Ali Gill, MA (Pb), MA, MPhil, PhD (US) 

Muhammad Jahangir Khan Tamimi, PhD (Pb), MA, LLB 

Mussarat Cheema, MA (Geography),
Research Fellow 

Abdul Majid, MA (Political Science),
Research Assistant 

Asghar Ali, MA (History) - on leave  

Address

5-A, Zafar Ali Road, Gulberg V, Lahore

Tel and Fax

92 42 111 123345, Fax 92 42 5751551

E-mail

info@pildat.org

Website

www.pildat.org

Founding date with brief history

October 2001. Registration as a Society under Societies Registration Act of 1860, on 19^th September 2002

Areas of research

Legislative development, issues of legislative policy and its importance

Geographical focus

National & Provincial Legislative Governance in Pakistan

Funding sources

International Development Organizations

Number of researchers

Six

Number of administrative staff

Eleven

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, Executive Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications

c.   Any other

 Fifteen 

Twelve

Five 

Library holding

470

Researchers

Aasiya Riaz 

Saima Ali 

Mubarika Aijazuddin 

Arjumand Saeed 

Maleeha Azeem 

Sonia Saleem

Address

455 – G-3, Jauhar Town, Lahore

Tel and Fax

92 42 5184355, Fax 92 42 5182625

E-mail

pina@nexlinx.net.pk

Website

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Founding date with brief history

Established in 1985 with emphasis on national integration and self reliance

Areas of research

Strengthening mutual trust in a multi-linguistic society

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Private

Number of researchers

Four (male three, female one)

Number of administrative staff

Four

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Altaf Hasan Qureshee, Secretary General

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c.   Any other

Four 

Five 

- 

Library holding

5000

Researchers

Altaf Hasan Qureshee 

Dr. Raza ul Haq 

Qartaba Mazhar 

Bushra Khalid

Address

Pakistan Study Centre, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore

Tel and Fax

92 42 9231148 Fax 92 42 9231148

E-mail

Pakistanstudycentre2003@yahoo.com
pakstudycentre@hotmail.com

Website

www.pu.edu.pk/miscellaneous/centre-pakistan-studies.htm

Founding date with brief history

Established under the Pakistan Study Centre Act No. XXVII of 1967, the Centre started functioning in 1981

Areas of research

History, Politics, Socio-economic and External Affairs of Pakistan

Geographical focus

Pakistan

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission

Number of researchers

Three (male two, female one)

Number of administrative staff

Twenty

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Dr Massarrat Abid, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar 

b.   Publications 

c.   Any other

One 

Four 

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Library holding

6723

Researchers

Prof. Massarrat Abid, PhD (Leeds, UK) 

Ahmad Ejaz, MA in History 

Syed Karim Haider, MA in Political Science

Address

9-Fane Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan

Tel and Fax

92 42 7356546, 92 42 7354095 Fax 92 42 7246393, 92 333 4202045

E-mail

rsil@wol.net.pk

Website

www.rsilpk.org

Founding date with brief history

Mr. Soofi initiated the idea and incorporated the society in 1993. He continued to retain his interest in International Law by lecturing at places like Administrative Staff College, NDC and several other international forums and by writing frequent articles in Friday Times and other journals on International Law.

Areas of research

Such range of Public International Law that relates to Pakistan issues. For example, law of treaties, law of use of force, UN Charter and its implementation, powers of Security Council, terrorism issues, legal aspects of Kashmir, legal aspects of non-proliferation issues including IAEA. Other areas include examination of treaties, opinion on ratification, briefs on legal aspects of any international relations issue.

Geographical focus

Global legal issues but with reference to Pakistan

Funding sources

Private donations  (from Ahmer Bilal Soofi of premises, salaries, computer equipment and books etc), and funding from ICRC against a specific project of evaluating Pakistani law in the context of Geneva Conventions

Number of researchers

Five (male four, female one)

Number of administrative staff

Four

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Ahmer Bilal Soofi, President, and Chief Resource Person.

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminar

b.      Publications

c.   Any other

    i.       The Leghal Aspects of Basic Principles of EU Strategy

ii.      Anti Money Laundering

iii.   International Law on Terrorism

iv.         Legal Aspects of Iron Issue with IAEA and recent UNSC Resolution on Iraq

v.         Legal Aspects of North Korean Stand off and Pakistan 

One booklet on terrorism plus basic International Law documents on Corruption, Money Laundering, Trans-Organised Crimes and Terrorism 

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Library holding

600

Researchers

Ahmer Bilal Soofi, LLM, Cambridge,
Chief Resource Person

Munir A. Malik, LLM, UK,
Consultant

Nadeem Chaudhry, Barrister-at-Law,
Research Associate 

Naureen Ihsan, LLM (UK) 

Address

University of the Punjab

Tel and Fax

92 42 9231176

E-mail

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Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1965. Vice Chancellor of  the Punjab University is ex-officio President

Areas of research

Freedom Movement, History of Pakistan

Geographical focus

Pakistan – South Asia

Funding sources

University of the Punjab

Number of researchers

One male

Number of administrative staff

One Director

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Dr. S Qalb-i-Abid, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.  Conferences/Seminar 

b.      Publications 

c. Anyother                            

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      Journal (bi-annual) 
     
     
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Library holding

5000

Researchers

Prof. S Qalb-i-Abid, MA (Punjab), PhD (Leeds) 

Address

Area Study Centre (Russia, China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Peshawar

Tel and Fax

92 91 9216764 and 92 91 9216661

E-mail

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Website

ascrea@psh.paknet.compk

Founding date with brief history

Established in 1976 under the Federal Act XLV 1975 and started functioning in 1978. The centre is required to be a teaching-cum-research organization.

Areas of research

Investigation about land and people of Russian, China and Central Asia

Geographical focus

Russia and Central Asia (Kazakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajakistan, Kirghizia, Turkemania, Sinkiang province of China, Afghanistan)

Funding sources

Government of Pakistan

Number of researchers

Eight (male 8, female nil)

Number of administrative staff

Twenty six

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Azmat Hayat Khan, Director 

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications 

c.    Any other

Four 

Two journals and one book 

Has enrolled 125 PhD and 115 MPhil students

Library holding

30,000 books, journals/periodicals 5,000, newspapers 10,000

Researchers

Azmat Hayat Khan, BA LLB, Peshawar, MA (Economics), MA (IR), Los Angeles, USA, PhD (Peshawar),
Director 

Sarfraz Khan, MA (Philo), Peshawar, PhD (London),
Professor 

Pervez Iqbal Khan, LLM (Moscow), PhD (Tashkent),
Associate Professor 

Zahid Anwar, MA (History), MA (Eng), MA (Philo), MA (Pol. Sc.), PhD (CA), Peshawar,
Assistant Professor 

Mohammad Abdullah, MA (History), Karachi,
Associate Professor 

Shabbir Ahmed, MA (Economics), Tashkent,
Research Associate 

Abdullah Jan Khalil, MA MPhil (Peshawar),
Research Associate 

M Anwar Khan, MA (History), Punjab, Ph D (Mcgill),
Consultant

Address

Pakistan Study Centre,
University of Peshawar, Peshawar

Tel and Fax

92 91 9216765 and 92 91 921662

E-mail

director_toru@yahoo.com

Website

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Founding date with brief history

It was established under the Act No.  XXVII of 1976. The Government, through the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Education provided funds for the establishment of the Centre at the University of Peshawar. The Centre is functioning since February 1979 as a unit, academically attached to the University of Peshawar and financially linked to Higher Education Commission.  It has published a six monthly journal Pakistan since winter 1979. It has produced 34 issues and enrolled first batch of 10 students in its MA course in 1980-81 session. The Centre has produced 405 students in MA (Pakistan Studies) to date and classes for MPhil has also been started. The PhD prgramme will start at the end of this year i.e. 2004. The Centre has published six-monthly journal Pakistan 34 volumes.

Areas of research

Pakistan

Geographical focus

Pakistan  

Funding sources

Federal Government & fee from students

Number of researchers

Eight (male 7, female 1)

Number of administrative staff

Nineteen

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Prof. Dr Parvez Khan Toru, Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 
b.      Publications

 c.       Any other

Conference on Madar-i-Millat Fatima Jinnah 

i.                     Bi-annual journal “Pakistan” Vol. 33-34

ii.                    Faces of Misery (State of the Child Labour Report)

iii.                  Destiny’s Child (A case study of Child Labour in Swat District)

iv.                  The impact of Taliban’s Islamic Movement on Pakistan. A case study of TNSM (A Tentative Project Proposal)

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Library holding

9,000 books

Researchers

Parvez Khan Toru, MA (History), LLB MPhil, PhD (Peshawar University),  

Syed Iftikhar Hussain, MPhil (Pushto)PhD (Peshawar University), Professor 

Fazal-ur-Rahim Marwat, MA (Political Science), MPhil, PhD (Peshawar University),
Associate Professor 

Fakhrul Islam, MA in Political Science (Punjab University), MA in Pakistan Studies, PhD (Peshawar University), Associate Professor (on deputation) 

Abdullah Khan, MA Islamic Studies (Peshawar) MA (Mc Gill Canada), PhD (Peshawar University),
Assistant Professor 

Abdul Rauf, MA in Pakistan Studies (Peshawar University), MPhil (Qauid-i-Azam University, Islamabad), MA in Political Science (Peshawar), Diploma in Arabic language & Literature (Lahore),
Assistant Professor 

Shahbaz Khan Khattak, MA in Pakistan Studies (Peshawar University), Assistant Professor

Address

Area Study Centre For Middle East And Arab Countries, University of Balochistan, Quetta

Tel and Fax

92 81 9211289 Fax 92 81 9211289

E-mail

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Website

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Founding date with brief history

Established under the Act of Parliament No XLV of 1975 

Areas of research

Conduct teaching and research in the description of geo-political importance with bearing on our cultural, political and commercial interest

Geographical focus

Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Iran, UAE, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Sudan

Funding sources

Ministry of Education

Number of researchers

Two male

Number of administrative staff

Twelve

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Dr Munir Ahmed Baloch
Director

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

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 Four  

Has enrolled eight MPhil and one PhD student on Middle East

Library holding

4000 books

Researchers

Munir Ahmed Baloch, Ph D  

Para Din, M A (History)

Address

88, Race Course Road, Street No 3, Rawalpindi Cannt

Tel and Fax

92 51 5563309; 92 51 5510761 and 92 51 5564244

E-mail

fr786@isb.comsats.net.pk

Website

www.friends.org.pk

Founding date with brief history

Founded in 1991 as an independent, non-political, non-profit NGO under the overall guidance of a Board of Governors chaired by General Mirza Aslam Beg, former Chief of the Army Staff (Pakistan). The academic and field research work undertaken by FRIENDS relates to a variety of issues, both national and international.

Areas of research

Peace and Security, Disarmament, Pakistan’s National Issues, Regional Economic Cooperation, Global and Environmental Issues, Development and Human Rights

Geographical focus

Global

Funding sources

Sale of Publications, Donations, Membership Fee; one research project and the seminars are funded by Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich, Germany

Number of researchers

Four (male three, female one)

Number of administrative staff

Six

Name and designation of the head of the institution

General Mirza Aslam Baig,

Chairman

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars

 b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

National - four, International – one 

Quarterly journals - four 

In house discussion/colloquium one per month

Library holding

1300 books; 1200 journals

Researchers

S M Rahman, PhD, Duke, USA, Secretary General 

Sarfraz Anwer, MA,  BEd 

Mustansar Billah, MA 

Uzma Mumtaz, MA

Address

National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Tamizuddin Khan Road, Rawalpindi

Tel and Fax

92 51 9271575/6

E-mail

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Website

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Founding date with brief history

Founded in 2004 under NUST which has a notable record of establishing ten Institutes in Science and Technology fields

Areas of research

Peace and conflict resolution, arms control methodologies, Pakistan’s security concern and global drive for stability and peace

Geographical focus

Global with focus on South Asia

Funding sources

Higher Education Commission and other philanthropists, etc

Number of researchers

Under process

Number of administrative staff

-

Name and designation of the head of the institution

Mr Javed Jabbar, Honorary Chairman

Activities during the year 2003

a.       Conferences/Seminars 

b.      Publications  

c.       Any other

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Library holding

-

Researchers

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