Admission Open in National Defence University Islamabad 11th July 2025

11 Jul 2025
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15 Aug 2025
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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