Institute for Peace and Secular Studies

Mission Statement

Non-violent struggle for the attainment of a peaceful society

Institute for Peace and Secular Studies (IPSS) is a community supported voluntary effort focused on the people’s agenda. Peace is achievable only if all citizens irrespective of their religion, gender and ethnicity are equal in the eyes and functioning of the State. We consider poverty, inequality, illiteracy, intolerance and greed as the main reasons behind War, Terrorism and Extremism. Thus equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for all citizens are the only guarantee for a peaceful society, which is not possible without a Secular State.

Featured News

Convention on the Benefits of Relaxed Indo-Pak Visa Policy
The objective of the convention is to create a shared constituency for peace in both Pakistan and India by highlighting and publicizing concrete benefits of relaxing the visa regime.
Pakistan India Relaxed Visa Policy
Pakistan and India have fought three conventional wars and are additionally engaged in proxy wars in the region. Both being nuclear powers, this animosity has the risk of being a nuclear catastrophe for the region as both country’s last fought a limited war in 1999 while the armies again coming face to face in 2002. The risk of war ...
Nuclear Free South Asia
The terrible tragedy that befell Japan lead to their resolve for nuclear non-proliferation. Pakistan ought to learn a lesson and commit to nuclear disarmament. In a climate of social and political unrest with poverty, unemployment, illiteracy plaguing the country, Pakistan is certainly in no position to support a nuclear program that poses a threat to world peace, our own security ...
Campaign Against Discriminatory Laws and Persecution of Minorities
IPSS has been continuously campaigning against the persecution of religious minorities and the discriminatory practices and laws being used to subjugate and oppress the rights of minorities. IPSS has been demanding the repeal of blasphemy laws and equal citizenship rights for all residents of Pakistan. IPSS has organized protests against such acts of persecution and vigils in the memory of ...
Open Mic
An Open Mic night where people will share not only academic and intellectual works like essays, papers, articles, poetry and others; but also other talents like songs, music compositions, monologues, theater and others. It's a free for all forum.
Tracing the Roots of Religious Extremism: A Seminar Series
The objective of this seminar series is to understand the roots and dynamics of religious extremism within the context of Pakistani society, which could be referenced to evolve a strategy for de-radicalization of youth. Scholars will be invited to deliver talks on the following topics in Urdu. The talks will involve a small audience with the key purpose to record ...
Dhanak Film Club
The Institute for Peace & Secular Studies Introduces Dhanak Film Club a rainbow of ideas, themes and issues that take you beyond the usual cinematic experience for something unique every week Time: Fridays, 5 – 7 PM Program: Brief Introduction, ...