Islamabad, Pakistan  ·  Est. 2024
Research Centers

Five centres. One institute.

Each centre is a standing body of research covering a single national priority — staffed with dedicated analysts and advisors, and producing its own publication line.

Centre for National Security, Intelligence & Counter-Terrorism

Centre for National Security, Intelligence & Counter‑Terrorism

Strategic analysis on internal and external security threats, intelligence coordination and counter‑terrorism policy for the state.

Examines the evolving threat landscape facing Pakistan — from border security and militancy to intelligence reform — and produces actionable briefs for defence and interior policymakers.

View CNSICT publications
Our Team

CNSICT — Centre Team

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Ahmed Khalid
Center Director, CNSICT
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Sara Malik
Senior Fellow Analyst
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Hamza Raza
Fellow Analyst
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Zara Nadeem
Associate Analyst
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Bilal Tariq
Junior Analyst
Centre for Narrative Warfare & Disinformation Studies

Centre for Narrative Warfare & Disinformation Studies

Tracking information operations, propaganda networks and disinformation campaigns that shape public opinion and national narratives.

Maps hostile information ecosystems, studies platform‑level manipulation, and advises on media literacy and strategic communication to safeguard public discourse.

View CNWDS publications
Our Team

CNWDS — Centre Team

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Farah Iqbal
Center Director, CNWDS
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Omar Siddiqui
Senior Fellow Analyst
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Mahnoor Aziz
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Talha Jameel
Associate Analyst
RK
Rida Khan
Junior Analyst
Centre for Public Policy, Governance & Socio-Economic Development

Centre for Public Policy, Governance & Socio‑Economic Development

Evidence‑based research on governance reform, public administration and inclusive economic development across the federation.

Works with federal and provincial institutions on service delivery, fiscal federalism and development planning, translating field data into implementable reform pathways.

View CPPGSD publications
Our Team

CPPGSD — Centre Team

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Nadia Hassan
Center Director, CPPGSD
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Yasir Farooq
Senior Fellow Analyst
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Ayesha Qureshi
Fellow Analyst
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Danish Sultan
Associate Analyst
HW
Hira Waseem
Junior Analyst
Centre for AI & Digital Transformation

Centre for AI & Digital Transformation

Guiding the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure across government and industry.

Advises on AI governance frameworks, digital public infrastructure and technology regulation, positioning Pakistan for a secure and competitive digital economy.

View CAIDT publications
Our Team

CAIDT — Centre Team

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Usman Mir
Center Director, CAIDT
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Laiba Baig
Senior Fellow Analyst
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Faizan Rauf
Fellow Analyst
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Kinza Naveed
Associate Analyst
AZ
Ali Zaman
Junior Analyst
Centre for Climate & Energy Security

Centre for Climate & Energy Security

Assessing climate vulnerability and energy policy to secure a resilient, sustainable future for the region.

Produces climate risk assessments and energy‑transition roadmaps, linking environmental resilience to national security and economic planning.

View CCES publications
Our Team

CCES — Centre Team

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Sana Baloch
Center Director, CCES
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Imran Haider
Senior Fellow Analyst
MZ
Maria Zafar
Fellow Analyst
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Noman Aslam
Associate Analyst
EP
Eman Pervez
Junior Analyst

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Academic institutions, government departments and international partners can work with any of our five centres.