BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR)

BNU's hub for research and informed policy making.

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BCPR is honored to be awarded a project by the Punjab Higher Education Commission for the establishment of a Center of Excellence on Public Policy & Economic Development.
This milestone reflects a significant step toward strengthening institutional capacity for policy research.

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Lahore, October 27, 2026: BCPR launched its landmark report, "Task Force on Reforms in Local Governance in Pakistan," alongside the inauguration of its new premises at Beaconhouse National University.
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Pleased to share the BCPR Monthly Situational Analysis Report, covering developments from September 2026. This publication reaffirms the BCPR’s commitment to promoting informed dialogue and advancing research on pressing regional and international affairs.
https://t.co/qO2pQDIjF4

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Inside the Beaconhouse Centre for Policy Research (BCPR) at Beaconhouse National University.

A look behind the scenes at our workspace and research team dedicated to advancing evidence-based policy discourse, governance reform, and academic inquiry.

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@ambmansoorkhan @NSPPLahore @BNULahore @ZainabA49543568 The session was organised by BCPR, with Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Director BCPR, BNU, serving as Chair and Moderator. The session featured expert presentations & discussions addressing critical minerals, the emerging geopolitics of Balochistan & international policy lessons.

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BCPR Leads Session 3 | NSPP Conference 2026
Session 3: Geological Potential of Rare Earth Minerals in Pakistan by BNU brought together leading experts to examine Pakistan’s critical mineral potential and its wider geopolitical, economic, environmental, and strategic implications.

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As part of Session 1: Governance of Rare Earth Minerals in Pakistan, Dr. Yaamina Salman from the University of the Punjab participated as a discussant, with her participation facilitated by BNU BCPR.

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The BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR) contributed to the National School of Public Policy Conference on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals in Pakistan by bringing diverse academic and policy perspectives to the discussion

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We are pleased to highlight the participation of Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Director, BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR), BNU Lahore, who shared his insights on the geopolitical shifts shaping the Makkah Agreement and the changing regional strategic environment.

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The MCE at Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) hosted a roundtable discussion on “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: Regional Realignments and Pakistan’s Strategic Calculus,” bringing together leading diplomatic and defence perspectives on the evolving regional security landscape.

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@BNULahore @ZainabA49543568 The Policy Lab featured Dr. Zainab Ahmed as the Resource Person,who led an engaging discussion on Pakistan's evolving hydro political landscape,examining the strategic, legal, and diplomatic dimensions of transboundary water governance in an era of growing geopolitical challenges

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On July 7, 2026,BCPR successfully hosted Policy Innovation Lab I titled "Hydro Politics and Hydro Diplomacy: Pakistan's Policy Options" under the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) funded Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Economic Development (CEPPED).

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The workshop examined Pakistan's strategic relationships with China, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Bangladesh, and the Central Asian Republics within the changing geopolitical and geoeconomic environment.

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On June 29-30, 2026,BCPR hosted a two-day Faculty Development Workshop titled "Advanced Research Methods in Public Policy: Data Analysis, Modelling and Evaluation Techniques, with a Focus on Navigating Regional Partnerships: Pakistan's Foreign Relations' Dimensions along Borders"

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The workshop integrated methodological training with discussions on Pakistan's evolving regional foreign policy landscape. Participants explored qualitative and quantitative research methods, including discourse analysis, data analysis, modelling, and evaluation techniques

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@BNULahore @ambmansoorkhan The Cluster comprises a consortium of 5 universities,with BNU serving as Lead University,alongside University of Management & Technology (UMT), University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), & University of the Punjab (PU) as member universities

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On July 7, 2026, the BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR) successfully hosted Faculty Development Workshop IV titled "Teaching with AI Tools: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Diverse Classrooms"

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@BNULahore @ambmansoorkhan Beaconhouse National University, through BCPR, is currently implementing the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) funded Cluster on Public Policy and Economic Development under the Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Economic Development (CEPPED).

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While a progressive curriculum is vital, the true site of social integration is the classroom. Led by Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Khan from the BNU School of Education , this hands-on session will deconstruct traditional teaching methods.

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As part of Phase III of the "Unity in Diversity" project , the BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR), in collaboration with FES Pakistan, is thrilled to host our specialized capacity-building workshop for university faculty.

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Bringing together leading academics,curriculum experts,policymakersand researchers,the roundtable served as a platform for critical dialogue on strengthening social cohesion,promoting inclusive educational frameworks,and addressing structural inequalities within higher education.

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On 05/22/2026, the BNU Center for Policy Research (BCPR),in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES),convened the inaugural National Roundtable Discussion under Unity in Diversity-Phase III, titled “Fostering National Integration through Inclusive Educational Curricula.”