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
Salient Features of Five-Day War
The short and intense war between the two arch rivals – India and Pakistan- has changed the geopolitical calculus of South Asia. Its reverberations are felt in South Asia, the Middle East and the whole of the globe.
Trump’s Bold Gamble in the Middle East: Economic Power Plays and Diplomatic Realignment
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump’s recent high-profile tour of the Middle East covering Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates has reignited global discourse on America’s role in the region.
Pahalgam Attack: Propaganda Reloaded
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India’s Act of Aggression Against Pakistan: A Willful Breach of the SAARC Charter and Peremptory Norms of International Law
On 7 May 2025, the Republic of India, in a deliberate and provocative act of belligerence, employed standoff weapons to strike civilian population centres within the internationally recognised territory of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
A Calculated Retaliation: Operation Bunyan Un Marsoos And the Strategic Message to India
The geopolitical context surrounding the escalation quickly drew international attention, with key global powers stepping in to manage the fallout. The United States emerged as a leading force in crisis diplomacy.
Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: Pakistan’s Thunderous Retaliation Begins!
In a thunderous show of might, valor, and unmatched precision, Pakistan’s Armed Forces have unleashed “Operation Bunyan al-Marsus” —an operation that has shaken India’s military arrogance to its core.