Media Advisory: United Nations Pakistan, 9 February 2026
UNIC-Islamabad
09 February 2026
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ILO
MEDIA ADVISORY
Brown Bag Lunch: Youth in NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and the Future of Work in Pakistan
When: Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Where: ILO Building, Near State Bank, G-5/2, Islamabad.
What: The International Labour Organization cordially invites you to a panel discussion to explore the situation of youth in NEET and the future of work in Pakistan.
The discussion will reflect on key labour market trends, challenges in young people’s transitions into education, employment or training, and the policy and programme responses needed to support inclusive and decent work.
Who:
- Muhammad Ali Malik, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister's Youth Programme
- Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson, NAVTTC
- M. Ali Kemal, Chief, Employment & Research at Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives
- Geir Thomas Tonstol, Country Director for ILO Pakistan
- Umer Khalid, Director Research, PRIDE Consulting
- Faiza Farooq, Director, Gender Justice Unit - Peace and Justice Network, Lawyer High Court
- Rabia Khattak, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jazz
- Mustafa Tariq Wynne, Youth Activist
For information contact and RSVP to the event:
Muhammad Numan, Communication Officer
Email: nu...@ilo.org, Mobile: +92 303 5000041
FAO
MEDIA ADVISORY
FAO KP Farmers’ Market Marks World Pulses Day
Peshawar, Pakistan | 10 February 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will organize the FAO KP Farmers’ Market to mark World Pulses Day, bringing together farmers, government representatives, private sector actors, and development partners to promote pulses and climate-smart agriculture.
The event will showcase FAO-supported agricultural value chains, including pulses and legumes, vegetables, edible oils, dairy products, and processed staples, while highlighting good agricultural practices, value addition, and market linkages. The Farmers’ Market aims to raise public awareness on the importance of pulses for soil health, climate resilience, and food and nutrition security, and to encourage dialogue between farmers and market actors.
WHO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) KP
WHAT: FAO KP Farmers’ Market marking World Pulses Day
WHEN: Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: FAO Office, Peshawar
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Showcasing FAO-supported agricultural produce and value chains
• Engagement between farmers and private sector buyers
• Promotion of pulses and climate-smart agriculture
• Remarks by FAO Head of Office, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
CONTACTS FOR MEDIA COORDINATION
Affsheen Yousaf
Communications Specialist, FAO KP Office
📧 affshee...@fao.org | 📞 0321-8586555
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/FAOinPakistan
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FAOPakistan
Website: www.fao.org/Pakistan
