National Institute of Public Policy celebrated a significant milestone of the accreditation of the Journal of Pakistan Administration by Higher Education Commission during a formal ceremony held at National Institute of Public Policy on January 14th, 2025. The event marked a pivotal moment in the journal’s journey which started in early sixties, affirming its commitment to excellence, credibility, and academic integrity. During the event, Dr Naveed Elahi, the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Pakistan Administration in his keynote address, expressed gratitude to the contributors and supporters stating that the accreditation in category Y was not just a beginning but also an inspiration to continue pushing boundaries in publishing and research. He said that it has marked Rector NSPP Dr Ijaz Munir’s commitment to promoting high quality research and advancing knowledge in public administration. He said that the process of accreditation involved a thorough review of editorial practices and peer review procedures. He dedicated that achievement to his team which included editor Dr Saif ullah Khalid, Assistant editor Sabina Babar, authors and reviewers without whose help that milestone wouldn’t have been possible to achieve. He also acknowledged the technical support provided by Dr Rafique Awan, the consultant for JPA. He further stated that the accreditation, awarded by HEC, is a testimony to the rigorous efforts made by NIPP to upgrade the standards in editorial quality, peer-review processes, and contributions to advancing knowledge in the field of public policy.

The ceremony was attended by members of the editorial and advisory board and academic researchers. Dr Sohail a member of the JPA Advisory Board lauded National Institute of Public Policy’s dedication to fostering research.

Rector NSPP in his concluding speech, commended the editorial team and the efforts of Editor-in-Chief, Dr Naveed Elahi. He commented that accreditation of journal was one of his dreams when he joined as Rector three and a half year ago. He said that the deadline for accreditation was set at 30th September and it was done on 27th September 2024, all because of personal efforts of Dr Naveed Elahi. He said in the years to come, the objective would be to upgrade it further and the journal will prove its role as a beacon of knowledge and a platform for groundbreaking research in Public Administration. He added that it was a well-deserved acknowledgment of its impact on public policy research and it will continue to add cutting-edge researches and insights in the field of public administration.