UNDP Pakistan

07/10/2026

Welcome to Pakistan, Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations! 🇵🇰 Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative , extended warm greetings on behalf of the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP team.

Our heartfelt congratulations to the Secretary-General on receiving the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the first time Government of Pakistan has conferred this honour on a UN chief. 🏅 He accepted it on behalf of all UN personnel, including our colleagues serving across Pakistan. It is a tribute to the trust Pakistan places in the UN family.

Together, we remain committed to a more resilient, equitable and sustainable future for all.

06/10/2026

🏙️ Cities are growing, and nature is running out of room.

In Pakistan, rapid urban expansion is putting pressure on green spaces, wetlands and natural habitats, leaving less space for native plants, birds, pollinators and other species. Pakistan's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2030 recognizes that biodiversity must be part of how cities are planned, including through green and blue spaces and the use of native species.

With support from the Global Environment Facility through the The Biodiversity Finance Initiative - BIOFIN, is helping strengthen biodiversity planning and financing for a more resilient, nature-positive Pakistan. This , let's build cities with room for both people and nature. 🌱



United Nations Biodiversity

01/10/2026

Growing older should never mean being left behind.

As people around the world live longer, the question is no longer just how many years we live, but how well we live them. This year’s theme for the , “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” calls for health care, social protection and communities designed for every stage of life.

At , we work with partners and communities to ensure everyone can live with dignity and opportunity at every age.

30/09/2026

Mixed waste is lost value. 🚮

When recyclables are thrown out with everything else, they become contaminated and valuable recovery opportunities are lost. In Hyderabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰, 3-bin systems are now in place across 50 schools, colleges, universities, restaurants and marquee venues, helping communities improve source segregation. Segregated materials are strengthening recovery by informal waste workers and are now channelled into Altas Pak's formal recycling value chain. 🔄 This work is part of the Global Plastic Action Partnership's National Plastic Action Partnership Pakistan, led by .

Better separation at source. Better recovery downstream. A stronger step towards a circular economy. ♻️💚

29/09/2026

Partnership in action for a resilient future 🇨🇳 🇵🇰

Highlights from CICETE Deputy Director General Ms. Li Shuyin’s mission to , bringing together China, Government of Pakistan, Government of Balochistan and flood affected communities.

Reflecting on recovery efforts in Balochistan supported by the Government of China, the visit focused on turning recovery into opportunity, advancing climate action, sustainable livelihoods, and women’s economic empowerment while reinforcing the power of strong partnerships to support communities as they rebuild and thrive.



P&D Department GOB | Government of Balochistan | UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

29/09/2026

Putting people at the center of Pakistan’s energy future. ⚡

Under the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office-funded National Governance Programme (NGP), supported the Power Division and Ministry of Energy in a major milestone: the approval of the High-Level Design of Pakistan’s National Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 2027–2060 by the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE).

But what does this mean for people across Pakistan? Watch to find out.

28/09/2026

In Balochistan’s District Lasbela, where communities face water scarcity, people are taking a bigger role in decisions about the water they depend on.

Through ’s Climate Resilience Programme, eight Village Water Councils have been established across villages along the Porali River Basin, in partnership with the Water, Environment and Sanitation Society and with support from the Global Water Challenge. The councils bring together 125 community members, including 66 women, to identify local priorities and help shape how shared water resources are managed. 🤝

It’s a step towards more inclusive, community-led , where local voices help shape decisions that affect water and livelihoods. 🌱

28/09/2026

🎓 The cost of living is also a cost to the future.

The latest HIES data shows that food and housing are consuming an increasingly larger share of household budgets, while education's share has declined significantly. Behind these numbers are difficult household decisions about what can be afforded today, and what may have to wait until tomorrow. Taraqqi Unpacked explores how changing spending patterns are reshaping household welfare across Pakistan.

Click here to read in more detail 👇 https://go.undp.org/Nf9

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Meet our intern Shaheer Zubair! 👋


Currently working with the PLEDGE project at , Shaheer is an aspiring public servant and a huge cricket fan.🏏


“I have completed my BS in International Relations from Riphah International University. Currently, I am preparing for various competitive examinations conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission and Punjab Public Service Commission, with the ambition of joining the Government of Pakistan and serving the country through public service.

When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me playing cricket .🏏😄 I also enjoy watching documentaries, especially those that explore history, people, cultures, and fascinating events around the world.


For me, life is about working towards big goals, staying curious, and enjoying the journey along the way!” – Shaheer.