NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) plays a pivotal role as an integral think tank of NUST, harnessing the significant policy formulation and advisory capabilities of the university.  In addition, its linkage both within and outside Pakistan affords it the ability to refine the thought processes and proffer valuable analysis at the right forums.

The University is a key player in the process of nation-building through human resource development, advancement of science and technology, promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation, and national policymaking and formulation to facilitate the creation of knowledge economy. The associational network of NIPS is broad-based, representing domestic and global multi-sectoral academic and professional expertise.

The think tank produce original, scientific, well-articulated, and multidimensional policy research, analysis, and advocacy in the key areas to include governance; socioeconomic development; international relations, geopolitics and security; China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); water, energy and environment; knowledge economy and innovation, utilising the diverse knowledge capabilities and resources of the university-based experts, researchers, and scholars together with the expertise at large.

With an international footprint, NIPS, in line with the tradition of NUST, has become a leading think tank acclaimed both nationally and internationally, successfully harnessing the brilliant potential residing within NUST

I wish NIPS the very best and pray for its success in the coming days.