IPS is an autonomous, not-for-profit, civil society organisation that was established in 1979 in Islamabad, Pakistan. It aims to promote policy-oriented research, dialogue, and human and technological development for better governance. For over forty years, IPS has provided a forum for informed discussions on national and international issues and highlighted the role of think tanks in modern democracies. Its research areas include affairs in Pakistan, international relations, faith and society, and science and technology. Its academic programmes are designed and run under the supervision of the National Academic Council (NAC).
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.ips.org.pk/
- Address:
- Institute of Policy Studies, Nasr Chambers, 1, MPCHS Commercial E-11/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Country:
- Pakistan
- Sub-region:
- Southern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Pakistan
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1979
Age (years)
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Pakistan average
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Founded by
Founders: Professor Khurshid Ahmad
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Khalid Rahman (Chairman)
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Khalid Rahman (Chairman)
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Khalid Rahman (Chairman)
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Khalid Rahman (Chairman)
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Khalid Rahman (Chairman)
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institute of Policy Studies
Pakistan average
Global average
2024
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2023
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% Female staff
2023
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Global average
% Female researchers
2024
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Global average
2023
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Organisational performance
Publications
2023
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2022
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Social
Likes (2023)
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Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Subscribers (2025)
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Subscribers (2024)
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Subscribers (2023)
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Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 23/03/2025
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