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.

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Convention on the Benefits of Relaxed Indo-Pak Visa Policy

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 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

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

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

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

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 ...

Issues in Politics, Economy and Culture

Issues in Politics, Economy and Culture

The Institute for Peace & Secular Studies brings you an interesting learning experience in a small class setting, involving an interactive and participatory teaching methodology unlike typical classroom techniques and practices. The course is open to all students irrespective of their discipline and does not require any specialized training.

Dhanak Film Club

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, ...

 
Upcoming Events
Convention on the Benefits of Relaxed Indo-Pak Visa Policy

Day Long Convention on benefits of Relaxed Indo-Pak Visa Policy
Date: January 14, 2011
 
Pakistan India Relaxed Visa Policy

Campaign to relax Pakistan India Visa Policy
Date: Ongoing
 
Open Mic

An Open Mic night for youth
Date: Every Wednesday
 
Dhanak Film Club

Screening of Film 'Abdus Salam: The Dream of Symmetry '
Date: January 27, 2011 - 6 PM
 
 
Ongoing Research
Youth Identity Research
 
Press Releases and Publications

Publications

Stance on Pakistan-India Relations

Taseer’s Murder Signifies the Hegemony of the Far Right in Pakistan

Gojra Massacre – Referrences

Gojra attacks – A Review

Press Releases

Protest against Murder of Syed Saleem Shehzad

Protest – Stop Persecution through Blasphemy Laws

Terrorist Attacks on Ahmadi Community

Press Release: Gojra

 
Past Events and Updates
Campaign Against Discriminatory Laws and Persecution of Minorities
November 21st, 2011 in Minority Rights and Equality
 
Nuclear Free South Asia
November 20th, 2011 in Peace and anti-war
 
Talk by Khaled Ahmed – Sectarian Violence
November 5th, 2011 in Events / Lectures,Talks,Discussions
 
Protest to Condemn the Brutal Massacres of Hazara Shiites
October 8th, 2011 in Events / Rally/Protest
 
Film Screening – Pinjar
September 5th, 2011 in Events / Film Screening
 
Film Screening – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
August 11th, 2011 in Events / Film Screening
 
Remembering Hiroshima
August 10th, 2011 in Events / Rally/Protest
 
Film Screening – Swades – We, the People
June 27th, 2011 in Events / Film Screening
 
 
Media Coverage
The News – Crossing the Red Line
January 18th, 2012
 
Daily Times – PPP, civil society hold pro-democracy demonstrations
January 13th, 2012
 
Pakistan Today – Taseer’s bitter sweet death anniversary
January 5th, 2012
 
Daily Times – Vigil demands justice for Taseer
January 5th, 2012
 
Express Tribune – ‘Muslims need to keep an open mind’
December 5th, 2011
 
Pakistan Today – Protest against killing of Hindus
November 15th, 2011
 
Express Tribune – Sectarian violence: Hazara victims remembered at Liberty vigil
November 2nd, 2011
 
Express Tribune – Religious extremism examined
September 19th, 2011