WORLD THINK TANKS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL — PAKISTAN CHAPTER
In an age defined by rapid geopolitical, economic, and technological change, the world needs institutions capable of translating ideas into influence. The World Think Tanks Council (WTTC) Pakistan Chapter exists precisely for this purpose: to build a credible, international platform connecting think tanks, chambers of commerce, universities, diplomats, researchers, academics, CEOs, entrepreneurs, professionals, and media leaders across borders.
Our mission is to construct a serious ecosystem for knowledge exchange, international dialogue, applied research, leadership development, professional recognition, business networking, and strategic collaboration rooted firmly in Pakistan, and extended purposefully to the world.
We are not a networking club. We are a deliberate institution-building effort, designed to give Pakistan’s intellectual, academic, diplomatic, and business talent a genuine seat at the international table.
We bring think tanks, universities, chambers of commerce, diplomats, researchers and business leaders together to exchange knowledge, shape policy discourse and form lasting cross-border partnerships.
Honorary Members are nominated by existing members or the Chairman’s office and formally reviewed before invitation.
Tahir M. Ibrahim is the Founder and Chairman of the World Think Tanks Council International (WTTCI), leading its Pakistan Chapter and Gulf operations under formal MOU arrangements. A former BBC London broadcaster and Chief Editor of British Asian Newspapers, he brings decades of international media, editorial, and institution-building experience to WTTC’s mission of connecting thinkers, leaders, and institutions across borders.
Under his leadership, WTTCI has grown into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning international think tank collaboration, executive leadership networks, and media production including his role as Founder of CEO
Council Pakistan (the Pakistan chapter of WorldCEOCouncil.org), and host of The Tahir M. Ibrahim Show and Time to Think with Tahir M. Ibrahim.
His career reflects a consistent thread: building platforms that give underrepresented voices from Pakistan and the wider region genuine international reach.
Share knowledge, original research and policy ideas capable of shaping society.
Have a story, idea, expertise, or vision worth sharing? The WTTC Podcast is our platform for bringing Pakistan-based and international voices to a wider audience.
Each episode features conversations with researchers, diplomats, CEOs, and academics exploring policy, leadership, business, and the ideas shaping our region and the world.
Want to be featured? WTTC members receive priority consideration for guest appearances.
Accessible annual tiers for students, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, institutions and senior leaders.
For students, early-career researchers and emerging professionals.
For established professionals, academics and entrepreneurs.
For chambers, universities, think tanks and corporates.
For senior CEOs, patrons and organizations seeking maximum visibility.
Think Tanks International is WTTC’s digital eMagazine a platform for original policy commentary, research summaries, and leadership insight from our members and partner institutions across Pakistan and beyond.
Professional and Institutional Partner members are invited to contribute articles, positioning themselves as thought leaders within an internationally-distributed publication.
