Jinnah Institute, Pakistan

What Jinnah Institute, Pakistan does

Jinnah Institute is a Pakistan-based independent, non-profit public policy think tank headquartered in Islamabad, founded around 2010 and led by President Sherry Rehman, a former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States. The institute operates as a convening platform addressing Pakistan's most pressing policy challenges including regional peace, extremism, climate change, democratic governance, and minority rights. Its primary stakeholders are government officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, media professionals, academics, and vulnerable communities across Pakistan and India. Across more than fourteen years of continuous operation, Jinnah Institute has built an extensive convening network and publication archive.

The Institute's core product portfolio centers on the Centigrade Platform (climate resilience and adaptation research, launched 2023), The Chao Track (India-Pakistan Track II dialogue, 23+ rounds since 2009), the Ideas Conclave (annual flagship policy forum), and an integrated suite of research and media products including Flashpoint, the Hate Tracker, Timelines, The Asia Advisory, Womansplaining, and formal Publications. Its GTM motion is event-driven and community-led, anchored in Track II dialogues, roundtables, university townhalls, and policy events. The Revenue model is primarily grant- and donation-funded, supplemented by commissioned research, policy advisory services, event sponsorship, and nominal publication sales. Partnerships with NESA Centre, UN Pakistan, Mahbub ul Haq Research Center at LUMS, the Senate Caucus for Climate Change, and the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child indicate institutional reach that underpins the Institute's policy influence.

Name

Jinnah Institute, Pakistan

Legal name

Jinnah Institute

Website

https://jinnah-institute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jinnah Institute is a Pakistan-based non-profit public policy think tank in Islamabad that convenes Track II India-Pakistan dialogues, conducts policy research, and runs the Centigrade climate initiative, serving government officials, diplomats, media, and academia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Policy Think Tank Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Counterterrorism & Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Cooperation (BPADAFAG), Early Warning, Conflict Analysis & Prevention Programs (BPADAFAK), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Public policy analysis
• Track II dialogue facilitation
• Strategic security research
• Climate policy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Research and Policy Services: Jinnah Institute generates revenue through producing policy research, reports, and analysis for government agencies, international organizations, and development partners. Revenue is derived from commissioning research projects and policy advisory services.
2. Event Hosting and Convening: The institute organizes conferences, roundtables, and dialogues, potentially charging participation fees or receiving sponsorship from partner organizations for exclusive policy events.
3. Publication Sales: Publications including reports, policy briefs, and special features are made available through the 'Buy Here' section of the website, generating revenue from sales of research materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jinnah Institute is a non-profit public policy think tank that conducts independent policy research and publishes reports, policy briefs, and opinion pieces on extremism, climate change, regional security, democratic governance, and minority rights in Pakistan and South Asia. The institute convenes Track II dialogues between senior interlocutors from Pakistan and India, hosts policy roundtables, university townhalls, and an annual Ideas Conclave, and operates specialized platforms such as the Centigrade climate initiative, Flashpoint analysis series, and Hate Tracker for extremism monitoring. Its core deliverable is policy knowledge and stakeholder convening for government officials, diplomats, media, academia, and civil society.

Product overview

Jinnah Institute operates as a public policy think tank with a portfolio of interconnected research and dialogue platforms. The core offerings include the Centigrade Platform for climate policy discourse, Track II Dialogues (The Chao Track) for India-Pakistan confidence-building, and the Ideas Conclave as an annual flagship policy forum. Supporting products include Flashpoint for regional analysis, Hate Tracker for extremism monitoring, The Asia Advisory for geopolitical insights, Timelines for historical databases, Publications encompassing reports and policy briefs, Womansplaining for gender-focused discourse, and a COVID-19 Resource Center. The institute functions as a platform for policy research, dialogue facilitation, and knowledge dissemination rather than a commercial technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centigrade Platform: Climate initiative focused on amplifying policy discourse, knowledge-based collaborations, and resilience advocacy for Pakistan.
• The Chao Track
• Ideas Conclave
• Womansplaining
• Flashpoint

Products and services

• Centigrade Platform A climate initiative platform that amplifies policy discourse, knowledge-based collaborations, and resilience advocacy for Pakistan, examining how resilience can be built among vulnerable communities facing climate and anthropogenic emergencies. Targeted at policymakers, researchers, and vulnerable community stakeholders.
• Track II Dialogues (The Chao Track) Confidence-building dialogue series between senior interlocutors from Pakistan and India held in Bangkok to explore regional dynamics and cooperation on emerging security challenges. Targeted at senior government officials, diplomats, parliamentarians, and security policymakers.
• Ideas Conclave Annual flagship event connecting policymakers, thought leaders, and citizens to engage on policy issues affecting Pakistan and the region, including dedicated sessions on security journalism, democracy, and bilateral relations. Targeted at government officials, media, academia, and civil society.
• Publications Research outputs including reports, policy briefs, opinion pieces, and special features on Pakistan's policy landscape covering climate, security, democracy, and regional relations. Targeted at policymakers, media, academia, and the informed public.
• Flashpoint Expert perspectives series providing analysis on regional developments, security issues, and geopolitical events affecting South Asia. Targeted at policymakers, media, and informed readers.
• Hate Tracker Systematic monitoring and documentation of extremist activities and incidents across Pakistan, providing ongoing tracking and analysis of extremist violence, supplemented by hate content monitoring in Pakistani textbooks and educational materials. Targeted at security policymakers, researchers, and civil society.
• The Asia Advisory Feature providing analysis and perspectives on Asian geopolitical developments and regional affairs. Targeted at foreign policy professionals and informed readers.
• Timelines Chronological databases tracking bilateral relations and significant events between Pakistan and neighboring countries. Targeted at researchers, journalists, and policy analysts.
• Womansplaining Platform featuring conversations and content focused on women's issues and gender perspectives in policy discourse. Targeted at women, gender advocates, students, and policymakers.
• COVID-19 Resource Center Compilation of expert commentaries and analysis on socio-economic issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and implications for Pakistan. Targeted at the public, researchers, and policymakers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23+ rounds of continuous India-Pakistan Track II dialogue facilitated since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Near East South Asia (NESA) CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJinnah Institute collaborated with NESA Centre to convene the 'Academia, Media and National Security' conference in September 2022, bringing together policy stakeholders to discuss intersections between academic research, media reporting, and national security policy in South Asia.
• The Century Foundation's International Working Group on PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJinnah Institute held a roundtable on 'Reform in Governance: Leveraging Pakistan's Potential' with The Century Foundation's International Working Group on Pakistan to discuss governance reform recommendations.
• Mahbub ul Haq Research Center at LUMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJinnah Institute collaborated with the Mahbub ul Haq Research Center at LUMS to hold a roundtable on CPEC and the greater BRI (Belt and Road Initiative), inviting senior economists, academics, and policymakers.
• DAI-TabeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJI held an event titled 'Inclusion and Democracy' in collaboration with DAI-Tabeer, bringing together diverse stakeholders to debate the quality of democracy in Pakistan.
• Sacho Suno (NGO partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting community engagement initiatives and dialogue on social issues in Pakistan.
• Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJI Executive President Sherry Rehman participated in a workshop conducted jointly by ISSI and Carnegie Institute, discussing Pakistan's strategic choices.
• UN PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Pakistan, represented by Country Representative Julien Harneis, participated in The Centigrade Immersive on Financing Climate Action for Pakistan, discussing climate finance gaps and opportunities for Pakistan.
• Senate Caucus for Climate ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJinnah Institute supported Senator Sherry Rehman in hosting a public hearing by the Senate Caucus for Climate Change, emphasizing the need for legislators to lead on climate adaptation across Pakistan.
• Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in child rights advocacy and policy dialogue, supporting JI's work on protecting children and preventing child marriage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs think tank with major programs on South Asia, climate, and geopolitics. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on regional security analysis, climate policy, and convening senior policymakers and media.
• Brookings Institution: US-based public policy research organization covering international affairs, climate, and governance. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on policy research depth, publication scale, and access to high-level decision-makers across geographies.
• International Crisis Group: Global conflict-prevention organization producing analysis and field-based research on fragile and conflict-affected states. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on Pakistan conflict and extremism reporting, Track II style engagement, and policy advisory work.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global policy think tank with deep work on South Asia, nuclear risk, and international affairs. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on topic overlap (regional security, climate, pluralism) and as an established convener cited by JI leadership in joint workshops.
• Chatham House: UK-based international affairs think tank with longstanding work on South Asia, climate, and global governance. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on convening power, policy research, and Track II-style international dialogue.

Direct peers

• Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI): Islamabad-based research and policy advisory institute covering climate, sustainable development, and governance. Comparable to Jinnah Institute on Pakistan-focused policy research, climate programming, and non-profit think tank operating model.
• Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS): Pakistan-based policy think tank focused on peace, extremism, and security in South Asia. Directly comparable to Jinnah Institute on Track II dialogue, extremism monitoring, and minority-rights research within the same domestic policy ecosystem.
• Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI): Pakistan's principal state-linked strategic studies institute covering foreign policy, security, and regional affairs. Comparable to Jinnah Institute in topical focus (regional security, foreign policy research) and Islamabad convening footprint; documented co-partner on strategic dialogues.

Others

• Mahbub ul Haq Research Center (LUMS): Academic policy research center at LUMS in Lahore focused on human development, climate, and economic policy. Comparable to Jinnah Institute as a documented co-partner on CPEC/BRI roundtables and as a Pakistan-based non-profit research entity.

Regional players

• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): India-based think tank covering strategic issues, foreign policy, and Track II dialogues with Pakistan. Directly comparable as the Indian counterpart in India-Pakistan bilateral dialogue ecosystems and as a regional peer on South Asian geopolitical analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JinnahInstituteIsb
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheJinnahInstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/jinnahinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jinnah-institute-pakistan

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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