For Pakistan, it is better and safer to interact with Afghanistan on the basis of established state-to-state norms because this is a relationship from which we cannot insulate ourselves nor simply push aside. There are few examples in the world where 50,000…
The Islamabad Policy Research Institute organized a Special Roundtable on Mechanism for Effective Revenue Collection in Pakistan: Ways and Means here in Islamabad today. The roundtable was chaired by Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Federal Secretary for Finance Division, while three former Chairpersons…
Islamabad Policy Research Institute organized a Media Workshop on ‘Strategic Importance of Maritime Affairs for Pakistan and the Role of Media’. It entailed Inaugural Address by renowned academician Prof. Dr Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor, Quaid-i-Azam University and was moderated by Dr Azhar…
“Pakistan should not seek a strategic relationship with the US. Instead, we should aspire for a Working Relationship, which is cordial and dynamic, and does not curtail our sovereignty and national interest.”
- Ambassador (R) Riaz Khokhar
These were the views of…
Delegates from the Maritime Study Forum (MSF) visited IPRI on 7 Aug. 2019. The delegation was accompanied by participants of their Maritime Summer School. An interactive discussion took place on “Maritime Economy and Industry” moderated by IPRI President, Ambassador Vice Admiral (Retd.)…
Without passing the buck – the onus for improved inter-state relations between Pakistan and India, primarily falls on India.”
- Senator Javed Jabbar
“Two immediate neighbours –Pakistan and India- with inherently contrasting, often conflictual personas will continue to face dynamic tension. Regional and global geopolitical…
On the invitation of Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies, a four-member delegation led by Brig. (R) Mehboob Qadir, Director Research IPRI, visited Yangon from 2-6 July 2019. The IPRI delegation held meetings with officials of MISIS and discussed matters of…
A three member delegation of Journalist from Maldives consisting of Mr. Waheed Ibrahim, Mr. Farooq Mohamed Hassan and Ms. Zihnath Hassan visited Islamabad Policy Research Institute on 18th June, 2019. Mr. Khalid Hussain Chandio, Research Fellow, IPRI gave a presentation on “Pakistan’s…
Islamabad Poicy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a One-Day Seminar on "Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations" at the IPRI Conference Hall on May 02, 2019. Dr. Sergei A. Baranov Counsellor, Embassy of the Russian Federation), Ambassador Vice Admiral Amb (R)…
Amna Ejaz Rafi, Assistant Research Officer, gave presentation on the topic entitled, “CHINA-INDIA COMPETITION IN ASIA PACIFIC: BALANCING AND REBALANCING STRATEGIES” on April 22, 2019. The discussion was moderated by Brig. (R) Muhammad Mehboob Qadir - Director Research, followed by Question/Answer Session.