The Foundation for Research on
International Environment, National Development and Security with acronym
FRIENDS was established on August 21, 1991 at Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
The Foundation undertakes studies and research on global, regional as well as national issues for promoting peace, harmony, progress for the overall betterment of humanity. In order to realize the requisite objectives, it functions as an independent apolitical, non-governmental, and non-profit organisation.
The Foundation also undertakes various academic and field-oriented socio-economic developmental activities in collaboration with national as well as international organizations – governmental and non-governmental.