Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) launched its “Charter of Peace” at a well-attended ceremony held on January 16, 2023 at Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi.

Lawmakers, rights activists, academics, journalists, students, and members of political parties, and civil society attended the event besides others.

“Charter of Peace (CoP)” is a consensus document that lays down key recommendations for countering terrorism and violent extremism in Pakistan through soft and political approaches. It provides viable and sustainable solutions towards attaining long-lasting peace in the country.

Director PIPS Muhammad Amir Rana in his welcome note said that the document has been prepared after a long process of consultations with multiple stakeholders including lawmakers, policymakers, academics, journalists, youth, political parties, and representatives of civil society etc.

Rana said that its basic purpose was to redefine, and renew the existing social contract within the society. “An effort is being made to address the arising challenges being posed to the social contract to avoid any kind of confrontation.” He also explained that the document was not a charter of demand but it was actually a reflection of commitment shown by the citizens towards bringing peace in the country.