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Current Crisis of Capitalism

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0000

In the wake of prolonged global recession and the movement to occupy the Wall Street, the Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad (IPS) organized a seminar on “Current Crisis of Capitalism”, which was addressed by leading experts on economics including Senator Professor Khurshid Ahmad.

What the Future Holds for US-Pakistan ties

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:09:02 +0000

Whatever may be the outcome of the promised US investigation into the attacks on Pakistani posts on Nov 27, certain facts are already known ....,Writes Khalid Rahman in

China Daily(2011-12-13)

Farewell Reception to Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:38:58 +0000

On November 22, 2011 a farewell reception to the outgoing ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan H. E. Oybek Arif Usmanov was organized. Mr. Akram Zaki, former secretary foreign affairs GoP and member IPS National Academic Council, Prof. Khurhsid Ahmad, Chairman IPS and former ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Ayaz Wazir spoke on the occasion.

Inaugration of Feroza Hasham Hall

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:10:28 +0000

Recognizing the support provided by Feroza Hasham (FH) Foundation, a private and family trust, in facilitating the construction of the seminar hall at the new IPS premises the Institute held a special ceremony on Sep 29, 2011.

Litigating the War of Terror in Pakistan

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:19:55 +0000

“A day-long conference on 'Litigating the War of Terror” was organized on April 18, 2011 in collaboration with Reprieve, a UK based civil society organization.

Politics of Turkey: Internal and External Dimensions

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:19:55 +0000

“Turkey is playing an increasingly constructive and influential role in the affairs of the Middle East and emerging as an ‘accepted’ leader of the region. The warm welcome accorded to Turkish PM Recep Tayyep Erdogan in Egypt is yet another reflection of this fact.”

Multiculturalism and Islam in Europe

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Intolerance of Islam and Muslims’ way of life has been on the rise in various European countries particularly during last few years.

Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2011-12: A Review

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:24:07 +0000

An IPS Task Force has prepared a comprehensive review of federal budget 2011-12 in the light of state of economy. The review, published by Business Recorder, can be accessed here

Obama’s Middle East Initiative A Comparative Analysis

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:49:09 +0000

Since 1967 Middle East – as a region has been a test of US' commitments to its allies on one hand and commitment to liberal values that form its very basis; on the other.

Tanvir Ahmad Khan

parahakoo@yahoo.com (Anees) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:23:02 +0000

Tanvir Ahmad Khan is a former career diplomat who rose to the position of Foreign Secretary of the Government of Pakistan. During his distinguished career he served as ambassador to a number of countries including France, Russian Federation, Bangladesh, Czechoslovakia and Iran, and as the non-resident ambassador to Ireland and Finland. Before he served as ambassador, he also held senior positions in London, UK, Bonn, West Germany and Kabul, Afghanistan. Tanvir Ahmad Khan has also served as the Director General and Chairman of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad. He is a regular contributor to the National and International media and has to his credit over 500 articles published in newspapers and journals.