CDS - Centre of Development and Stability
Our Mission and Vision
Brief Introduction: We are a think tank dedicated to fostering dialogue, innovation, and positive change in Pakistan. We work towards building a more stable and secure future through research, education, and community engagement.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to ignite positive change, empowering communities worldwide.
Vision Statement: Empowering youth with knowledge and empathy to lead sustainable community change.
Opening Ceremony Highlights
A Momentous Beginning The opening ceremony of the Centre for Development and Stability was held on February 28, 2024, at Ripah University Islamabad Campus. This event marked a significant milestone in our journey, showcasing our commitment to fostering a collaborative environment.
Memorandum of Understanding In a significant step towards our mission, CDS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ripah University and the Youth Council. This partnership underscores our dedication to working with academic institutions and youth organizations to drive impactful initiatives.
Keynote Address Dr. Irfan Ashraf, Director General of CDS, delivered a compelling keynote address, welcoming esteemed guests including Brig (R) Asif Haroon, Raja Kamran, Kashif Rafique, Waseem Abbasi, Dr. Syed Rehan Hasan, Raja Faisal, along with various social and youth activists, and media influencers. Dr. Ashraf emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared intellect in fostering positive change in Pakistan.
Macroeconomic Stability and Growth in Pakistan
Our Leadership Team
Brig (R) Asif Haroon Raja
Patron-in-Chief Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
Dr. Irfan Ashraf
Director General Centre for Development and Stability (CDS)
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Latest Press Releases
Pakistan Outperformed India
India remains the only country in South Asia that persistently interferes in the internal affairs of its neighbours. It employs subversion, propaganda, coercion, false flag operations, and terrorism as instruments of statecraft to assert regional hegemony and achieve political objectives.
Iran-Israel Escalation: A Crushing Blow, A Dangerous Gamble, and A Foggy Future
On June 13, 2025, the world woke up to a seismic geopolitical shift. In a sweeping and unprecedented military operation. Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran, targeting key nuclear facilities, air defense systems, and senior military figures across more than a dozen provinces.
Forging New Bonds: Pakistan and Russia in a Multipolar World
As the global order transitions from unipolarity to multipolarity, countries are increasingly exploring new partnerships that reflect shared interests rather than ideological divisions.
The Truth Behind Israel’s Arming of Gangs in Gaza Fueling Chaos and Control
For months, Israel and its defenders have insisted that Hamas is stealing humanitarian aid entering Gaza. This narrative was aggressively promoted in Western media, used to justify a brutal siege on over two million Palestinians, and cited as a reason to bomb bakeries, block food convoys, and fire on civilians waiting in breadlines.
A New Chapter in Regional Diplomacy: China Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ambassadorial Relations
China’s welcoming of Pakistan and the Afghan interim government’s recent decision to elevate their diplomatic relations to the ambassadorial level marks a significant milestone in regional diplomacy.
Pakistan’s Strategic Elevation at the UN Security Council: A Diplomatic Turning Point
Pakistan’s recent appointments to several pivotal positions within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) mark such a moment – a quiet yet powerful affirmation of its evolving global standing and the strategic depth of its foreign policy.