PIPS Digital
PIPS digital reflects the Pak Institute for Peace Studies’s research, analysis, and advocacy work. Through a range of digital platforms, it translates the institute’s empirical research and normative perspectives into accessible formats to help policymakers, researchers, media professionals, civil society actors, and the wider public better understand Pakistan’s evolving security, political, and violent extremism dynamics.
Channels
PIPS Talks:
PIPS TALKS is an official digital platform of the Pak Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS), a leading independent research and advocacy think-tank based in Islamabad. Since its inception in 2006, PIPS has established itself as a recognized hub of expertise, offering high-level consultancy through rigorous research, data-driven analysis, and specialized training.
PIPS TALKS brings that expertise to your screen, expert dialogue on the most pressing issues of our time in domains of conflict studies, political economy, society and geopolitics.
NAR TV:
A digital platform committed to informed dialogue grounded in evidence-based research, rigorous analysis, and deep contextual insight.
Designed to move beyond headlines, it offers a “fact-by-fact, context-by-context” examination of global geopolitics, Pakistan’s strategic position in South Asia, and the dynamics of militancy and regional stability.
This channel explores the ideological, historical, and cultural transformations that shape Pakistan’s national meta-narrative. From the geostrategic significance of global power shifts to the intricacies of cross-border diplomacy, Narratives with Amir Rana delivers the academic depth and professional insight essential for policymakers, scholars, and engaged citizens seeking to understand today’s rapidly evolving narratives about security and political landscape.
Fact by Fact. Context by Context. Understanding the Narratives that Shape Our World.
SMAR TV:
Security Matters with Amir Rana delivers an authoritative perspective on the intricate geopolitical and internal security dynamics of Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. Through rigorous analysis, expert interviews, and data-driven commentary, the channel provides strategic security assessments and real-time insights into counter-terrorism, regional stability, and border management.
SMAR TV further examines the intersection of governance, economic policy, and social security. It offers academically grounded yet accessible informed discussions on radicalization, deradicalization, and conflict resolution while presenting critical evaluations of Pakistan’s foreign policy and its evolving role in the global strategic landscape.
Bridging Research, Policy, and Public Discourse
Bunjabi Brunch:
Welcome to Punjabi Brunch, a vibrant Sunday gathering that serves more than food; it offers a rich “thali” of politics, culture, and heartfelt dialogue. This is not just a routine but a journey into the soul of Punjab, where the sharp spice of current affairs meets the sweetness of shared heritage.
With the warmth and wit that define Punjab, our channel creates a space for candid conversations on Pakistan’s evolving political landscape, always grounded in local perspectives. We celebrate Punjabi language, traditions, and stories, keeping our cultural roots strong amidst change.
From the streets to the dera, we bring forward the voices and issues that matter to everyday people, weaving them into the larger narrative of identity and belonging.
Sunday Da Siyasi, Saqafti, te Pyar Da Masala!