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Informed debate should be part of alternative discourse: PIPS Seminar
To counter the discourse sympathetic to extremism, there is a need for an alternative discourse built on informed debate, research, and realities grounded in present-day.
There were some of the common points discussed by leading national…
To curb extremism, PIPS-led scholars suggest the first-of-its-kind inclusive national narrative
On 23 June 2016, members of a dialogue group discussed the contours of a new national narrative, which, once absorbed by the people of Pakistan, could greatly help dispel the space gained by extremists. They argued that the prevailing…
“Direct engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is required”: Launch of PIPS study
On 22 June 2016, Pak Institute for Peace Studies launched a comprehensive study reviewing Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan, participated by well-attended audience including political leaders, civil society activists, diplomats,…
“Teachers should learn how to engage with students of diverse faiths”
PIPS workshop with teachers and educationists-III
One of the central challenges to teachers of Islamic studies is how to engage with the diversity around them. Curriculum with questionable content, for sure, is one thing, but equally…
Teachers asked to adopt critical thinking and an inclusive educational approach
PIPS workshop with teachers and educationists-II
Teachers need to adopt tools of critical inquiry in their own research as well as in teaching others. This will help them keep their teaching content and approaches uninfluenced by political…
‘Safeguarding minorities will promote Pakistan’s soft image in world’
PIPS workshop with teachers and educationists-I
Renowned educationists and scholars argued that followers of the majority faith do not have the right to impose their ideologies on minorities. Instead, they say, protecting minorities and…
PIPS Director’s book wins top German Peace Prize
Mr. Muhammad Amir Ran, Director of Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), secured the top 2016 German Peace Prize for his book “The Militant: Development of the Jihadi Character in Pakistan.”
The peace prize was awarded to top three…
Timeline of NAP actions
Registration of madrassas and NAP
Pakistan in Saudi-led anti-terrorism alliance?: Background
On 15 December, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a military alliance against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh. To the surprise of Pakistan, it too was included in the alliance. Meanwhile, Pakistani…