The people driving IPDS's mission of peace, diplomacy, and informed dialogue.
Dr. Farhat Asif
President
Dr. Farhat Asif, Founder and President of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in international relations, foreign policy, and diplomacy. She has been a trailblazer in public diplomacy, spearheading initiatives that bridge diplomatic missions in Pakistan with key civil society members, including media professionals, business leaders, and government institutions.
Dr. Farhat oversees The Diplomatic Insight (TDI), a publication focused on "Peace Through Informed Dialogue," and manages the Journal of Peace and Diplomacy (JPD), a bi-annual research journal. Her leadership has facilitated significant cooperation agreements with regional research organizations and universities.
Her accolades include the N-Peace Award from UNDP Asia Pacific, the Fellowship of the Global Change Leaders Program from the Coady International Institute, and the "Public Diplomat" Award from the Republic of Uzbekistan. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Diplomacy from Quaid-I-Azam University and is a Leadership Fellow at the International Women's Forum.
Muhammad Asif Noor
Executive Director
Muhammad Asif Noor is the Executive Director of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) and CEO of Diplomatic Insight Group. With over two decades of experience in business, media, and academia, he has established influential connections at the highest government and civil society levels in Pakistan, Central Asia, the Caucasus Region, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
As a visionary leader, he provides expert analysis, research, and outreach services that empower governments, media outlets, research institutions, and trade organizations to make well-informed decisions. His efforts have significantly strengthened ties between Pakistan and the Central Asian Republics. An acclaimed author and publisher, Asif Noor regularly contributes expertise on foreign policy and security issues to various Ministries of Foreign Affairs, embassies, and media outlets internationally.
Nuzhat Rana
Research Associate
Irsa Khalid
Project Manager
Farkhund Iqbal
Research Associate
Hassan Ahmed
Operations Manager
Abdul Qadir
Graphics Designer
Rao Zeehsan
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