Counter-violent extremism

Pakistan’s Evolving Militant Landscape: State Responses and Policy Options

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) launched its research report ‘Pakistan’s Evolving Militant Landscape: State Responses and Policy Options’ on May 16, 2024, in Islamabad. Academics, former diplomats, journalists, policy analysts, experts on Afghan affairs, and representatives of civil society, among others, attended the event. PIPS President Muhammad Amir Rana moderated the session that provided … Read more

Report launch “After study hours: exploring the madrassa mindset”

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On January 24, 2018, PIPS launched the outcome of its recent research study in form of a report titled “After study hours: exploring the madrassa mindset.” The event, which entailed at-length discussion on findings of the report as well as other aspects of madrassa education, was attended by scholars including religious, civil society representatives, and … Read more

Reintegrating militants should follow process, engaging parliament, laying down criteria

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A discussion forum on ‘Reintegration of militants: processes and practices’ was organized by Pak Institute for Peace Studies on 24 October 2017. Besides PIPS team, three international experts shared their perspectives. The event, attended by media personnel, academics, diplomatic community and think tank representatives, was chaired by former defense secretary Lt. Gen (Retd) Talat Masood. … Read more

200 college and madrassa students engaged in mutual learning activities

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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) successfully engaged around 200 college and madrassa students in a series of joint extra-curricular activities with a view to shed mutually held misperception and stereotypes between the two groups. These activities, spanning six months, were part of the “Hum Ahang” (In Harmony) initiative. Between December 2016 and January 2017, … Read more

‘Stereotypes towards marginalized groups a widespread phenomenon’: PIPS’s dialogue forum

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Provincial Dialogue Forum – 2 It is to the absence of social harmony that non-Muslims in Pakistan are being treated as outsiders not only by radicals but also apparently-moderate individuals. Even in elite institutions, there are numerous instances of students or teachers passing comments that reek of bias and stereotypes against non-Muslims. These thoughts came … Read more

PIPS hosts “Inclusive and Secure Pakistan” seminar, calls upon parliamentarians to address the multi-dimensional issue of extremism

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On 25 May 2017, PIPS hosted “Inclusive and Secure Pakistan” seminar, releasing a national policy report on how to counter violent extremism in Pakistan, and discussing debate on the content of that document. Participants of the seminar urged upon the parliamentarians to help confront the issue by instilling a fresh narrative, overseeing policies impacting internal … Read more

“Teachers must respect diversity in classrooms” – PIPS workshop

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Teachers can help in building a healthy and inclusive society by supporting and building environment in classroom that promotes atmosphere of tolerance and co-existence among diverse background students. Pre-requisite for such an environment is that teachers should be properly trained and well-off in respective knowledge areas. These views came in a workshop for over 30 … Read more