Pakistan

About Our Work in Pakistan

In Pakistan, we promote inclusive growth, sustainable development, and effective governance. We collaborate with local institutions and engage with public agencies to bolster the rule of law, increase access to justice, promote social cohesion, facilitate inclusive economic development, empower women, and promote childhood literacy. 

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What We Do

Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio

To support climate resilient livelihoods and inclusive economic growth in South Asia, The Asia Foundation is addressing growing water, food, and energy insecurity.

As part of the Australian Government’s Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio we are improving integrated management of water, energy, and food while addressing gender and environmental impacts in these ways: establishing a “Water and Environment Research Corner” at Karakoram International University, creating four pilot projects in water and food security in diverse topographies in Pakistan, a water, energy and food nexus framework based on Pakistan’s government policies, and advocacy and bottom-up platforms for citizenry to access policymakers.

Our work in Green Growth

Let’s Read Asia

Let’s Read, the digital platform of our Books for Asia program, was introduced in Pakistan in 2019, and houses children’s stories in more than 40 international languages. More than 400 have been translated into Urdu for wider outreach in Pakistan. Let’s Read promotes literacy and encourages reading habits among children, and serves as a creative forum where children can learn about different cultures and ideas through books written by authors from different parts of the world.

Our Let’s Read program

Recent Publications

The Political Economy of Debt

Soaring public debt, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in the cross-hairs of public debate. South Asia is at the epicenter of the debate. Sri Lanka…

Pakistan

Through a continuous presence in Pakistan since 1954, The Asia Foundation has developed strong ties and valuable expertise on local, regional, and international issues. With an extensive network of local…

Upcoming Events

Staff in Pakistan

Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.

  • Muzaffar Ud Din

    Muzaffar Ud Din

    Country Representative, Pakistan

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