Institute of Policy Studies (Pakistan)

The Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad (IPS), (ادارہ امور دانش و کار ہائے حکمت) is a Pakistani think tank founded by renowned economist, political thinker and former senator Khurshid Ahmad in 1979, who continues as its chairman.[1][2][3][4] IPS declares itself to be an autonomous, not-for-profit, civil society organization, dedicated to promoting policy-oriented research. It claims to provide a forum for informed discussion and dialogue on national and international issues.[5]

Research matters are overseen by the IPS National Academic Council composed of diplomats, academics, educationists, military and industry experts.[1]

  1. ^ a b National dialogue needed to counter extremism Dawn (newspaper), Published 14 July 2016, Retrieved 13 September 2020
  2. ^ Bowen, Inside British Islam 2014, p. 105.
  3. ^ Profile of Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Archived 19 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine PeaceInsight.org website, Published December 2019, Retrieved 13 September 2020
  4. ^ "Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) advises govt to adopt growth-oriented approach in new budget". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 21 June 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. ^ "IPS Introduction". Institute of Policy Studies. Retrieved 13 September 2020.