Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) was established as a semi-autonomous think tank by the Executive Order of Prime Minister of Pakistan in June 1999. The institute is dedicated to research, analysis and evaluation of strategic and emerging issues as well as events of regional and international importance that have relevance to Pakistan's national interest and policies.

In its research activities, IPRI interacts freely with national and international forums, think tanks and scholars of high repute at home and abroad through formal/informal discussions, seminars and workshops.