Sindh Report
This report, based on a mixed-methods study by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), reveals a profound paradox among educated Pakistani youth in Sindh: a generation that is personally optimistic about its future but deeply…
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Punjab Report
This report presents the findings of a mixed-methods research study conducted by the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) to assess the perceptions, attitudes, and worldviews of educated youth in Punjab concerning tolerance,…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Report
This report is based on a comprehensive engagement with students and youth from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It draws on two two-day workshop-cum-dialogues, alongside extensive semi-structured surveys and interviews with participants. The…
Youth need platforms for dialogue to foster pluralism
Islamabad—Former provincial minister for human rights, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu has stressed the need to continue and strengthen the process of dialogue to decrease growing extremism in the…
Experts call for CPEC reforms to tackle conflict and regional disparities
Islamabad—Experts have urged the need to recalibrate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative to better address underlying causes for conflict and underdevelopment in the country and foster sustainable peace and development.…
Balochistan Report
This survey study was conducted to assess general perceptions and social constructs regarding tolerance and inclusivity in society. It focused on critical issues associated with social structures, particularly concerning…
Baloch youth optimistic despite systematic inequalities and uncertainties
Islamabad – The youth of Balochistan remain hopeful about their future and deeply value education as a pathway to progress despite facing systemic inequities and uncertainties about career prospects.
While the youth maintain a positive…
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER | JULY-SEPTEMBER, 2025
With Pakistan's youth comprising nearly two-thirds of the population, our focus remained on strengthening their role as agents of peace and inclusivity. Through extensive research and dialogue, we worked to address the pressing…
Anatomy of Short Wars: India-Pak and Israel-Iran Conflicts
*Jehanzeb Iqbal has an MSc in Arts & Science of Warfare. The author can be reached at gulegulmit2015@gmail.com.
** The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Pak…
Youth’s Embrace of Cultural Diversity is Key to Promoting Religious Tolerance and Harmony
A two-day nationwide workshop was held at Pakistan Club Inn in Sukkur on February 6th and 7th. The event, organized by Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), brought together a diverse group of participants and aimed to enhance the…