In a significant move towards fostering collaboration and advancing shared goals, the Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab, Lahore signed an MoU with Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on December 18, 2024. Ambassador Maj. Gen.(R). Dr. Raza Muhammad, President IPRI in his welcome address said that IPRI looks forward to future joint academic activities with the CSAS and it is the beginning of a promising collaboration in the field of research. Prof. Dr. Naheed S. Goraya, Director CSAS in her address said that through this MoU, we would be able to achieve our common goal. The CSAS will do whatever it can, in order to provide a successful implementation of this MoU. The MoU aimed at strengthening partnership and driving mutual initiatives forward.

It marks the beginning of an exciting new phase of academic cooperation between the two Institutes. The MOU outlines the key areas of collaboration, including research, internships, joint publications with a focus on delivering tangible outcomes through joint Conferences & Seminars that will benefit both parties.This partnership represents a shared commitment & lays the foundation for a mutually beneficial educational relationship that will leverage the combined expertise and resources to create lasting impact.