Migration Research Network Pakistan
An academic community committed to fostering networking among migration scholars working on Pakistan

The Migration Research Network of Pakistan (MRNP) is a dedicated network of academics working on migration to, from and within Pakistan. The network aims to foster connections and collaboration among migration scholars to produce and promote research and provide evidence-based policy input on internal and international migration to and from Pakistan.
About Us
The Migration Research Network of Pakistan (MRNP) is a dedicated network of academics working on migration to, from and within Pakistan. The network aims to foster connections and collaboration among migration scholars to produce and promote research and provide evidence-based policy input on internal and international migration to and from Pakistan.
MRNP provides opportunities for migration scholars working on Pakistan to learn about the current migration research landscape, engage in professional interactions, disseminate their research, and collaborate, with the aim of developing a better understanding of migration-related issues in Pakistan.
What We Do

Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar
Established in May 2024 to inform policymaking, support humanitarian interventions and develop stakeholders’ networks related to migration through rigorous research on global, regional, and national trends.

Lahore School of Economics
Who We Are

Professor
CIMRAD, Lahore School of Economics

Head of Migration Research Cell
Department of Political
Science, University of Peshawar

Professor Chairperson
Department of Political Science, University of
Peshawar
Marta Bivand Erdal
Usman Meher
Partners
Research Projects
Ongoing and completed research projects with status updates, partner details, and external funding opportunities.
Publications
Policy briefs, reports, working papers, blogs, and commentary from our network members and partners.
Repository
Migration scholars and institutions database — searchable directory with affiliations, expertise areas, and contact details.