Discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics

Rawalpindi, 28 May :Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence, Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and ways to further enhance defence cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. […]
Role of independent research institutions termed vital amid vested interests and policy gaps

Islamabad, May 28: In an era where public policy research in Pakistan remains largely underprioritized and often influenced by vested interests, donor agendas, and politically driven narratives, the presence of independent research institutions is a necessity. In this context, for 46 years, IPS has sustained its mission of offering principled, non-partisan, and value-driven research rooted […]