Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad

Today marks one year since India announced placing the #Indus #Waters #Treaty“𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,” a move interpreted by many as a 𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 that has raised concerns about long-term 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. Read our brief. Link in comment.

From #waste to #value, the 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐈𝐏𝐒) documentary “𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” shows how #communities can lead #sustainable #change. Watch the full video for insight.

Pakistan’s water challenges require a clearer policy direction. This IPS infographic highlights gaps in capacity, governance, legal strategy, and coordination, and outlines steps to strengthen Pakistan’s position. Read our policy brief. Link in first comment. #IWT #WaterSecurity

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Pattern or strategy? The #Pahalgam incident raises deeper questions about a chain of false flag operations attributed to India and the role of narrative in shaping regional outcomes. Discussion featuring Malik Waleed & Dr. Umair Pervez Khan. Link in comment.

Today marks one year since India announced placing the #Indus #Waters #Treaty“𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,” a move interpreted by many as a 𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 that has raised concerns about long-term 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. Read our brief. Link in comment.

Latest #IPS 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 examines #US #Iran #talks in #Islamabad, where pressure and negotiation work side by side. It's a strategy of brinkmanship and gradual #engagement shaping outcomes. Read the full analysis. #IPSInsights #USIranTalks #Geopolitics

#Khalid #Rahman, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐏𝐒 evaluates how Pakistan is turning a changing #world #order into #opportunity through balanced #diplomacy, #consistency, and national #unity. Watch and share your thoughts. #IslamabadTalks #DiplomaticBalance #PakistanRising

A 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 honored #Professor #Khurshid #Ahmad, pioneer of modern #Islamic #economics. Scholars revisited his vision for Islamic finance, #Waqf, #Zakat, & #ethical #policy frameworks. ▶️ Full session on IPSTV YouTube. Link in replies.

Did 𝐔.𝐒. objectives in 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 translate into 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 or 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀? #Salman #Javed analyzes the widening gap between goals and outcomes as Iran leverages #Strait #of #Hormuz to shift regional dynamics. Share views

#Tariffs are 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 and #power #outages continue, yet the focus often turns to #solar #users. The real pressures lie within the system. #IPS infographic highlights where 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 are truly needed. Join debate. #EnergyCrisisPakistan #EnergyPolicy #PowerSectorReforms

The #Islamabad #Talks have set the stage. #Salman #Javed explains, the real story lies beneath. Is a 𝐔𝐒-𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 quietly taking shape, and what comes next? #IslamabadTalks #Diplomacy #Ceasefire #WhatNext

Is #Pakistan a #geopolitical hinge in a fractured #region? From balancing major powers to easing 𝗨𝗦–𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 #tensions, #Pakistan’s role reflects 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 over perception. Read full analysis. #Geopolitics #Pakistan #Diplomacy #MiddlePower

#Civilizations don’t simply fall—they fail to adapt. #𝐈𝐏𝐒 session with 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐢 emphasized aligning ideas, values & institutions for future progress. @HEC_PMNLS @IqbalAcademyPK @CouncilIslamic #CivilizationalShift #IntellectualDebate #HistoricalAnalysis

At roundtable by IPS, Amb (R) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry stressed diplomacy as the path forward amid US–Iran tension. With Hormuz at risk, Pakistan faces energy challenges—but also strategic opportunity. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=KD2Wox… #IslamabadTalks #CeaseFire #PeaceBuilding

Is net metering reform missing the bigger picture? • Costly IPP contracts and DISCO inefficiencies persist • Distribution losses dominate costs • Clean energy investment at risk Read our policy brief and join the discussed. Link in comment. #EnergyTransition #NetMetering

Pakistan’s constructive role for peace deserves acknowledgment. Written by Brg (r) Said Nazir, Senior Associate, Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). What is your assessment — diplomacy failed, or was it undermined?

In such conflicts, there are no real winners. Only deeper losses — strategic, human, and moral.

Who is truly responsible for the breakdown of these talks — Iran or United States? Peace was given a chance. but hawks prevailed. A short thread 👇