Reports

The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) organized a media training workshop titled “Reporting Rights Violations and Faith-Based Persecution in Pakistan” on December 16, 2025, in Lahore. The workshop brought together journalists and…

The Pak Institute for Peace Studies and the Department of Quranic Studies of the Islamia University Bahawalpur organized a policy consultation titled Building Bridges: A Stakeholder Consultation on Tolerance and Inclusivity at Islamia…

Over the past decade, religious radicalism in Pakistan has evolved from operating covertly through militant networks to asserting itself openly in the political sphere. Groups that frame their agendas as uncompromising religious…

Youth radicalization in Pakistan is one of the most pressing challenges confronting the state and society today. With nearly two-thirds of the country's population under the age of 30, the path that young people take will…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Freedom of religion or belief in Pakistan remains under serious threat, with religious minorities facing growing discrimination, violence, and the continued misuse of blasphemy laws. Despite some security at religious sites,…