Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is a liberal arts university in Lahore, Pakistan. Chartered by the Government of Punjab, Beaconhouse National University was established in 2003 by the Beaconhouse School System and its owner, Mrs. Kasuri, to provide a modern education while ensuring that the history and culture of Pakistani society are respected. Beaconhouse National University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution offering undergraduate and graduate programmes. Beaconhouse Nation University is a multi-ethnic university situated in the metropolitan city of Lahore, Pakistan. It was established in 2003 and currently has a number of foreign students from different countries including China, Sri Lanka, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, Australia, Russia, USA, and the UK. BNU City Campus is located near the Lahore canal, with easy approach from the main Jail Road and Mall arteries. At present six schools are at the city campus: The city campus also contains the School of Social Sciences' think tank, the Institute of Public Policy, headed by economist Shahid Javed Burki, who serves as chairman of the institute.