The genesis of the society can be traced to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations (now renamed as Chicago Council on Global Issues) which was also addressed by Former President of Pakistan, General (Rtd) Pervaiz Musharaf, in year 2003 and its formation inspired Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi, who was the founder Secretary General and CEO of KCER, after 15Years it was decided to make Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations on the same lines. He found many intellectuals in the city agreeing with him. They all felt that there was a need for such a society which would not only be beneficial for Pakistan but for any Foreign Countries. For one thing there was a need for such a forum and as such 25 persons are now known as the founding members of PCFR and gathered and after long deliberations PCER was formed, which is now officially registered with Joint Stock Companies, Sindh.