Islamabad Policy Research Institute
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 IPRI's headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan | |
| Abbreviation | IPRI |
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| Formation | 1999 |
| Type | Semi-governmental |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
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| Website | ipripak |
The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) is a think tank based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
It was established in 1999. It is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD) of the government of Pakistan. IPRI focuses on datafication, digitalization, and analysis of information relevant to policy decisions. In 2020, IPRI was ranked 74th in the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.[1]
The Institute conducts multi-disciplinary research and promotes civil society-governmental interactions and policy dialogue through national, regional, and international conferences, enhancing the country's research capacity and environment by facilitating issue-centric discourse. IPRI's publications claims to offer current and high-quality research. It disseminates its findings and policy recommendations through its publications.
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors (BOG) has been reconstituted. The 16-member BOG meets biannually to provide policy guidelines and review the progress of research activities.
US-Pakistan relations
In 2024, according to the US Justice Department’s records, IPRI engaged a lobbying firm in the United States to support efforts aimed at strengthening US-Pakistan relations.[2]
Other events at this institute
In July 2025, former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari asked India to become a partner to jointly combat terrorism in an international conference held at this institute.[3]
A comprehensive study done in July 2025 at this institute revealed a trend in Pakistan of 'how digital platforms have significantly deepened political divisions across the country'.[4]
Publications
- IPRI Journal – Scholarly biannual triple-peer-reviewed journal showcasing research in international relations, political science, geopolitics, defense, strategic studies, diplomacy, security, terrorism, conflict, public policy and governance.
- Recrudescence of TTP Violence – Its Causes and Possible Remedies[5]
References
- ^ McGann, James G. (17 March 2020). "2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report". University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program The Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Iqbal, Anwar (26 October 2024). "Islamabad think tank hires US lobbyist for $1.5m a year". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Join Pakistan's anti-terror efforts, Bilawal repeats offer to India". Dawn newspaper. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ Kalbe Ali (17 July 2025). "Rise in social media user base has deepened political divisions: study". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ Janjua, Raashid Wali; Khan, Muhammad Nawaz; Shaikh, Shiraz; Khan, Furqan; Naseem, Noorulain (2024). Recrudescence of TTP Violence – Its Causes and Possible Remedies (Ebook). Islamabad, Pakistan: Islamabad Policy Research Institute. p. 99. ISBN 978-627-7691-10-3. Retrieved 3 May 2025.