Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies

IPDS
Islamabad, Pakistan

The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) was established in June 2014. It is a Pakistan-based independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit think tank. IPDS aims to strengthen Pakistan’s role in global diplomacy and peace through a range of initiatives including research, advocacy, dialogues, education modules and consultancy services. Its thematic areas are peace, tolerance and conflict resolution, sustainable development, public diplomacy, inclusive governance, women's role in peace and leadership, and diplomatic studies.

Contact details

Website:
https://ipd.org.pk/

Address:
House 387, Street 64, I-8/3, Islamabad

Country:
Pakistan

Sub-region:
Southern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Pakistan and globally
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit , University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
Network
Founded by
Founders: Farhat Asif, Muhammad Asif Noor
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. Farhat Asif ; Muhammad Asif Noor
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Muhammad Asif Noor
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Muhammad Asif Noor
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 12
Pakistan average
 26
Global average
 88
2024
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 5
2023
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 15
% Female staff
2025
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 58%
Pakistan average
 35%
Global average
 50%
2024
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 40%
2023
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 3%
% Female researchers
2025
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 83%
Pakistan average
 47%
Global average
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 3
Pakistan average
 26
Global average
 57
2023
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1
2022
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 5

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 15,796
Pakistan average
 10,221
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 15,022
Likes (2020)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 14,000
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,686
Pakistan average
 11,664
Global average
 19,888
Followers (2024)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,676
Followers (2022)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,426
Subscribers (2025)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,680
Pakistan average
 11,188
Global average
 7,436
Subscribers (2024)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,680
Subscribers (2023)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,680
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 386
Pakistan average
 1,595
Global average
 18,586
Followers (2024)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 382
Followers (2023)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 399
Followers (2025)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 4,000
Pakistan average
 7,094
Global average
 15,926
Followers (2024)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 3,000
Followers (2022)
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
 1,527

Data notes

Last updated: 28/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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