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Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad @IPS_1979

An autonomous, non-partisan, not-for-profit, civil society think tank dedicated to promoting policy research and human development since 1979.

Joined October 2014
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#EVs may be the future but what happens when the #battery reaches the end of its #life ? Dr. Muhammad Adil Khan explores #battery #efficiency, replacement costs, and why next-generation #technologies could shape the #future of #electric mobility. Watch & share your thoughts.
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The world is more connected than ever, yet cooperation remains elusive. What explains this paradox? Aneela Shahzad's latest article in 'Policy Perspectives' offers a #critical #appraisal of global #governance in the 21st century. πŸ“² #Scan QR code & #read full paper.
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#Oceans cover over 70% of Earth, yet their #economic #potential is untapped. Elements of #Blue #Economy by Vice Admiral (Retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Rao explains why the #maritime sector is vital for #sustainable #development and national prosperity. #Order: tinyurl.com/muh9askw
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What if #EVs could connect #commuters from transit stations to their destinationsβ€”without #govt operational #subsidies? Dr. Faisal Khan explains how #EVs #Smart #Transit #Model combines #private #investment, clean transport, and public infrastructure.
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How have #geography and #strategy intersected in Israel’s evolution as a state? Dr. Muhammad Farooq’s latest #article in #Policy #Perspectives examines the role of #territorial factors and the #UN partition plan in shaping #regional #politics. πŸ“– Scan #QR #code to read.
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Strong societies begin with strong families. In πŠπšπ¦π²πšπ› π™π’π§ππšπ π’ – 𝐕𝐨π₯. πŸ“, Khalid Rahman reflects on family, character, faith, and values that shape both individuals and nations. Order your copy: tinyurl.com/4mjff98h #KamyabZindagi #FamilyValues
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πŸ“– #New in #Policy #Perspectives Vol. 23, Issue 01 (2026) "Leveraging Geography for Strategic Gains: Analyzing Israel's Evolution through Historical Perspective" by Dr. Muhammad Farooq. #Scan the #QR code to #read the full article and #share your #insights.
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At #IPS Islamabad, the launch of "𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐀𝐒𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐑𝐞 π“π«πšπ© 𝐨𝐟 πƒπžπ›π­, 𝐈𝐧𝐟π₯𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲" sparked discussion on #debt, #inflation, #money creation, and #banking reform. The event brought together scholars, economists, & experts.
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For Full video visit IPSTV at YouTube #pakchinafriemdship #geopolitics
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Can a new economic order emerge? At #IPS, Qanit Khalilullah and Sohaib Umar presented "Breaking the Trap of Debt, Inflation, Interest and Poverty", advocating Full Reserve Banking to protect deposits, reduce #debt #burdens, and stabilize #currency.
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Citing economist Irving Fisher, #Qanit #Khalilullah described the #Full #Reserve #System as a durable path to economic stability. At the #IPS Book Launching Ceremony, he called for ending commercial banks’ #power to #create #money through #lending.
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At #IPS Book Launching Ceremony, co-author Sohaib Umar argued that #fractional #reserve #banking lies at the heart of recurring #economic #crises. Drawing lessons from 2008, he called for a Full Reserve System in "Breaking the Trap of Debt, Inflation, Interest and Poverty."
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For Full video visit IPSTV at YouTube. #pakchinarelations
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New in #Policy #Perspectives: "The #rentier #state #model common in the #region has enabled authoritarian #leaders to hold #power without being #accountable to their populations." #Scan the QR code & #read full #article.
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After the blessings of Eid-ul-Adha, the #IPS #family gathered for an #Eid #Milan gathering, sharing #joy, #conversations, and a renewed sense of #togetherness. A reminder that strong #institutions are built on strong #human #connections. #EidMilan #IPSIslamabad #TeamIPS
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The future of the #Middle #East may depend less on #controlling territory and more on #building inclusive political orders. "Fractured Sovereignty" examines how #Iraq, #Syria, and #Yemen are navigating this #challenge. Read the full article through the 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞.
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For Full video visit IPSTV at YouTube. #Pakchinarelations
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For Full video visit IPSTV at YouTube. #pakchinarelatons
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The global #energy landscape is changing, and rising #fuel costs are accelerating the search for alternative #solutions. As #Pakistan looks ahead, #EVs offer an #opportunity to connect #cleaner #mobility with a smarter energy future. #EVsFuture #GreenMobility #EnergySecurity
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On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of peacekeepers serving in conflict-affected regions across the world. Check IPS Publications International Peacekeeping *For Order:* press.ips.org.pk/product/int…
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