IPS’s National Academic Council approves themes for research in its annual meeting. For the period 2005-2007, following themes have been approved.

• Global Scenario: Challenges Facing Pakistan & the Muslim World
• Pakistan Security, Foreign policy & Economy: Continuity or Change?
• Pakistan and its neighbors: Pak-China Relations, Pakistan India Relations & the Kashmir Issue, Afghanistan
• Pakistan Society & Politics: Religious, Educational & Cultural Dimensions (REIs),
• Gender Debate – Laws & Legislation about Women / NGOs
• Globalization and WTO: Challenges and Opportunities