IPRI – Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Noureen Akhtar

Rebutting Propaganda On Pakistan’s Defense Spending – OpEd

Protection of a nation’s sovereignty, people, and resources from external and internal threats that can jeopardize its stability and well-being is the most critical strategic interest for any state and its survival. Prioritizing national security as the topmost strategic concern is even more critical for states like Pakistan that have historical baggage of border disputes, …

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Pak-Afghan Relations: Key To Regional Stability – OpEd

Pakistan and Afghanistan are conjoined twins having centuries-old cultural, religious, social, and economic ties. The prosperity of both the nations and, to a great extent, of the entire region, is wedded to their peaceful coexistence. Peace and stability in one country directly impact the other. Similarly, mistrust and violence pave the way for inimical foreign …

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Pakistan’s geo-economic policy and regional connectivity

Pakistan has moved its attention to geo-economics ever since the publication of its first National Security Policy. Following a current worldwide trend, this strategy shift from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Geoeconomics is an approach to economics that considers the world economy’s geography and geopolitics. In other words, it is a type of analysis that looks at …

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Tehreek E Taliban Pakistan (TTP): Countering Divisive Narratives – OpEd

A significant decision was recently made when famous scholar Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani of Pakistan issued a Fatwa (decree), stating that any armed activity against the state of Pakistan constituted “rebellion,” which was “haram” and forbidden by Islamic law. This has effectively disproved exaggerated claims of “jihad” made by terrorist groups like the TTP, ISIS, …

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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Ties With The Gulf Countries – OpEd

Pakistan and the UAE recently marked the 51st anniversary of diplomatic ties. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to the UAE on January 12-13, with an emphasis on strengthening economic, trade, and investment connections and expanding possibilities for Pakistani workers in the UAE. The UAE and Pakistan …

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