A Voluntary and Collaborative Network of Experts, Researchers, and Practitioners
The IPS Associates program brings together a diverse and dynamic network of professionals, thought leaders, practitioners, academics, scholars, and young researchers who voluntarily collaborate with IPS to drive impactful research, dialogue, publications, and capacity-building programs.
As an autonomous, non-profit civil society organization, IPS values the intellectual and strategic contributions of its associates, who uphold and advance IPS mission of fostering societal development locally and globally through informed research and policy engagement. Associates support IPS through academic research, policy expertise, mentorship, administrative guidance, and financial contributions, reinforcing IPS’s role in addressing key national and global challenges. To facilitate meaningful participation, IPS Associates are categorized into three tiers:
| Young Associates: | Students and early-career professionals. |
| Research Associates: | Doctorate holders or professionals with 10 – 15 years of experience. |
| Senior Associates/Fellows: | Established experts with over 15 years of experience. |
Syed Abdullah Anwar
Lawyer
Ameena Sohail
Energy Lawyer and Regulatory Affairs Expert
Anum Akhlaq
Advocacy and Communication Officer
Engr. Asad Mahmood (TI)
Energy
Dr Farhat Taj
Social Policy Expert
Farzana Yaqoob
Policy Advisor & Kashmir Affairs Expert
Ikram-ul-Haque
Educationist & HR Development Specialist
Dr Lutfur Rahman
Regional Security Expert
Mairaj ul Hamid
Political Science, Geopolitics
Dr. Mohammad Rizwan-ul-Hassan
Economist
Muhammad Bin Sajid
Legal Professional
Muhammad Jawad Akhtar
Maritime Affairs
Muhammad Mohsin Siddiqui
Software Architect
Prof Dr Mustafeez Ahmad Alvi
Specialist in Islamic Socio Political Thought & Comparative Philosophy
Dr Brig (r) Tughral Yamin
International Relations / Security
