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Supporting the Afghan peace process: Pakistan’s position, interests, and policy options.

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies held its 6th expert consultation on Afghanistan in Islamabad on December 5, 2022. The main themes of the consultation were “Emerging Afghan situation and its interface with the countries near and beyond” and “A review of emerging Pak-Afghan relations.” The event was sixth in a series of eight quarterly consultations … Read more

Proscribed TTP has become a spoiler in Pak-Afghan relations

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Islamabad— Pakistan needs complete reorientation of its policy towards Afghanistan in the wake of growing threats of terrorism in the country after banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called off ceasefire it had agreed to with the government earlier this year. These views were expressed by experts here on Monday at a consultation on “Afghan peace and … Read more

Experts urge for teaching ethics in curriculum to promote diversity among youth

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Peshawar—The speakers at a consultation emphasized the need to introduce subjects of ethics and character-building in the curriculum to promote diversity, and inclusion among youth through education. Lawmakers, academics, provincial government officials, journalists, lawyers, rights activists, civil society representatives, and students participated in the two-day consultation on ‘promoting diversity, and inclusion among youth through education’, … Read more

Soft approaches more helpful to bring long-term peace in the country

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Peshawar— Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkkhwa on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Tuesday said that the government should not close its doors of talk with the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as operations by security forces against militants were not the permanent solution to the problem. “We need to move forward with some comprehensive … Read more

PIPS Consultation on “Promoting Narratives of Diversity, Inclusion, and Peace among Youth”

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a consultation on “Promoting Narratives of Diversity, Inclusion, and Peace among Youth” on November 8, 2022 in Lahore.The consultation consisted of two sessions. The objective of the first session on “Promoting Diversity, and Inclusion through Education” was to identify problems in curricula and textbooks that contribute to faith-based … Read more

“Interfaith Relations in Pakistan; Perspectives and Worldview of Youth in Punjab”

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) launched its research study ––“Interfaith Relations in Pakistan; Perspectives and Worldview of Youth in Punjab” – on November 7, 2022 at a ceremony held in Lahore. The policymakers, politicians, religious scholars, academicians, students and representatives of civil society attended the event. The report offers a set of recommendations for … Read more

“The Charter of Peace” launched by PIPS in Lahore

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) launched its “Charter of Peace” – a blueprint for countering extremism and terrorism through soft approaches— at a ceremony held on November 7, 2022, in Lahore. Pakistan’s counter terrorism campaign since early 2000 has mainly relied on hard or kinetic approaches rather developing multi-dimensional and comprehensive strategy to deal … Read more

PAKISTAN PEACE FESTIVAL 2022

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized the Pakistan’s first-ever peace festival on September 23, 2022, at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad. As International Peace Day falls on 21st September, PIPS organized the event close to it to celebrate the country’s commitment to the vision of a peaceful and stable world. … Read more