Admission Open in National Defence University Islamabad 11th July 2025

National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad

International Programme for Development and Stability (IPDS) – 2025

Workshop Duration:

Dates: 15th – 17th September 2025
Organized by: Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad
Location: NDU Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan

Programme Overview:

The International Programme for Development and Stability (IPDS) – 2025 is a prestigious three-day workshop aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration on key issues related to regional and national development and stability. This initiative brings together:

• Foreign Security Advisers (FSAs)

• Diplomatic staff from various embassies

• Representatives from international agencies

• Prominent members of civil society

The programme serves as a platform for cross-sector exchange of ideas, regional cooperation, and knowledge sharing.

Objectives of the Programme:

• Promote Shared Understanding:
  Encourage mutual insights and perspectives on the themes of development and stability within Pakistan and the broader region.

• Analyze Global and Regional Shifts:
  Explore the changing global and regional landscape, and the enabling conditions essential for sustainable development and investment attraction.

• Focus on Economic Opportunities:
  Discuss key areas such as trade, investment, and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, while identifying emerging opportunities for growth.

• Future-Oriented Dialogue:
  Engage in forward-looking discussions on the role of media and technology in shaping development dynamics.

Application Process:

• Eligibility: Open to relevant professionals as outlined above.

• Mode of Participation: Self-Finance Basis

  • Fee: PKR 100,000 per individual

• Application Deadline: 15th August 2025