Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to UNESCO

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Message from Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4 on the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. 1/4

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb participated in a policy dialogue organized by the Department of Education, University of Oxford, on the theme: “How can policies make education equitable for all?”

Ambassador Baloch highlighted the importance of dialogue between policy makers, academia, and civil society to strengthen coherence and coordination in education policies. She outlined UNESCO’s education agenda and highlighted its important role in advancing access to education through policy guidance, technical cooperation, and support for inclusive education systems. She briefed the participants on Pakistan’s consistent support for UNESCO’s efforts in promoting equity and access in education and exploring innovative financing for education.

Ambassador Baloch also noted the challenge of out-of-school children and briefed the participants on Pakistan’s Education Emergency Plan to expand access, strengthen foundational learning, improve digital inclusion, and enhance girls’ education.

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A delegation of students from the Comité Interuniversitaire des Nations Unies de Paris (CINUP) visited the Embassy for interactive session with Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch.

During the session, the students were given a detailed presentation on Pakistan’s role in multilateral diplomacy, with a particular focus on its engagement with international organizations based in Paris. The presentation was followed by an insightful question-and-answer session.

Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb underscored Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism, international law, and peaceful settlement of disputes. She also briefed them on the constructive role played by Pakistan in advancing the mandate of @UNESCO and championing the priorities of developing countries.

CINUP is a Paris-based student organization that promotes awareness and engagement with the work of the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy.

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وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا عالمی یوم کتب 23 اپریل 2026 پر پیغام.

آج یونیسکو کی طرف سے مختص کردہ عالمی یوم کتب پر میں پاکستان اور دنیا بھر کے قارئین، مصنفین، ادیب، ناشرین، اساتذہ اورطالب علم کو انکی کتابوں سے لگاو اور مطالعہ سے رغبت پر دلی مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں۔ آج بالخصوص پاکستان کے ادباء اور اساتذہ کی قومی فکری ارتقاء میں تعمیری کردار اورانکی بیش قدر خدمات پر خراج عقیدت پیش کرتا ہوں۔

کتابیں صدیوں سے علم و دانائی اور رہنمائی کا ایک لازوال ذریعہ رہی ہیں۔ کتابوں کی دائمی اہمیت اور مطالعہ کی انقلابی قوت کا ادراک یقیناً باشعور ذہن کا عکاس ہے۔

کتابیں نئی سوچ، مختلف نقطہ نظر اور ثقافتوں سے متعارف کرواتی ہیں اور ذہنی افق اور فہم کو وسعت دیتی ہیں۔

کتابیں باشعور ذہن کی تشکیل، تنقیدی سوچ کے فروغ کے ساتھ ساتھ ہمدردی، امن و برداشت جیسے اوصاف کی ترویج کا بھی ذریعہ ہیں۔یہی مثبت اوصاف ایک پرامن، اور ترقی یافتہ معاشرے کی بیناد کو مضبوط کرتےہیں۔

آج ٹیکنالوجی اور ڈیجیٹل ترقی کے دور میں ڈیجیٹل ذرائع سے معلومات تک رسائی میں آسانی سے کتب اور مطالعہ کی اہمیت اور بھی اجاگر ہو گئی ہے۔مطالعہ کی عادت فکری نشوونما، تخلیقی صلاحیت اور باخبر شہری بننے کے لیے بنیادی حیثیت رکھتی ہے۔

پاکستان کی شاندار ادبی روایات، علمی ورثہ اور علم و دانش، قومی ترقی کے بنیادی ستون ہیں۔کلاسیکی علوم سے لے کر جدید ادب تک، ہمارے ادیب اور دانشوروں نے گراں قدر خدمات سر انجام دی ہیں جو آج بھی نئی نسل کے لیے مشعل راہ ہیں۔

نوجوان نسل میں مطالعہ کے رحجان کو فروغ دینا اور معیاری کتب تک رسائی کو یقینی بنانا نہایت ضروری ہے تاکہ انکی بطور باشعور اور ذمہ دار شہری کے تربیت کی جا سکے۔

وفاقی وزارت تعلیم اور نیشنل بک فاؤنڈیشن مطالعہ کے فروغ، مصنفین و ناشرین کی معاونت اور معیاری و سستی کتب کی فراہمی کے لیٔے سرگرم عمل ہے۔

آج میں نوجوانوں، اساتذہ، والدین اور تعلیمی اداروں سے خصوصی اپیل کرتا ہوں کہ وہ اجتماعی سطح پر معاشرے میں مطالعہ کی عادت کو فروغ دینے میں اپنا کردار ادا کریں۔

آئیے تجدید عزم کریں کہ ہم خواندگی کے فروغ، علم تک رسائی میں آسانی اور تحریر و کتب کی قدر کو اجاگر کرنے کے لیے مل کر کام کریں گے۔ تاکہ علم پر مبنی، باشعور اور روشن خیال پاکستان کی تعمیر میں اپنا فرض ادا کر سکیں۔

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L'Ambassadrice du Pakistan, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb, a présidé la réunion du Comité Spécial lors de la 224e session du Conseil Exécutif de l'@UNESCO. Le Comité Spécial examine les questions relatives aux méthodes de travail des organes directeurs de l'UNESCO; ainsi qu'au fonctionnement du Secrétariat de l'UNESCO, en particulier celles concernant les systèmes et mécanismes d'évaluation, de contrôle interne, de surveillance et de responsabilité.

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Pakistan’s Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb chaired the Special Committee meeting during the 224th session of the Executive Board of @UNESCO. The Special Committee debates questions pertaining to the methods of work of the governing bodies of UNESCO; and the functioning of UNESCO Secretariat, in particular, those pertaining to evaluation, internal control, oversight and accountability systems and mechanisms.

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[Mumtaz Baloch @Mumtazzb]

Pakistan Zindabad! Pakistani flag at @UNESCO today.
#PakistanDay

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As the DCO Council Presidency transitions to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the focus turns to the next phase of leadership guiding the Organization’s work.

The incoming Presidency will build on shared priorities, advancing cooperation, continuity, and collective action to strengthen digital transformation and inclusive prosperity in the age of AI.

For more information: https://t.co/QtqAr5GVTB

#DCO_GA_Kuwait #DCO_5th_General_Assembly #DCOGeneralAssembly #AI4DigitalProsperity #DigitalProsperity4All

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[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

Inspiring exchange with @CMShehbaz, Prime Minister of Pakistan, to advance concrete cooperation on education, especially for girls, heritage preservation and promotion, and digital governance.

@UNESCO stands with Pakistan in advancing the “Uraan Pakistan” strategy, working across the board to address the needs of over 25 million out-of-school children, strengthen resilience and innovation, drive digital transformation, preserve heritage, and deliver results #ForThePeople.

I am grateful to the Prime Minister for the invitation and for the warm hospitality extended during this visit.

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

On my official visit to #Pakistan, I had fruitful discussions with @MIshaqDar50, Deputy Prime Minister & @ForeignOfficePk, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, @EduMinistryPK, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, @DivisionCulture, and Khalid Hussain Magsi, @MinistryofST on opportunities to deepen our cooperation, especially for girls’ education, heritage and culture.

I spent time at the UNESCO #WorldHeritage site of #Taxila and at Islamabad Model School for Girls, at the frontline of @UNESCO’s work #ForThePeople.

In Taxila, women archaeologists are revealing our shared past and keeping heritage alive, while traditional art and music, including the sound of the rubab, continue to connect generations.

Over the past decade, the UNESCO @MalalaFund for girls education in Pakistan, with Educate A Child, Korean International Cooperation Agency, @aics_it, the @NorwayMFA, and Volvo Middle East, have enrolled +50 000 out-of-primary-school girls.

This commitment is the most powerful driver for peace and development.

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Le Directeur Général de l'UNESCO, Dr. Khalid El-Enany @UNESCO_DG, a visité les sites archéologiques de Bir Mound et Sirkap à Taxila, a observé les travaux de fouille, et a salué le dévouement des étudiants archéologues à la recherche sur le patrimoine. Il a mis l'accent sur la coopération Sud-Sud et la collaboration universitaire dans le domaine de l'archéologie et de la préservation du patrimoine.

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Director General UNESCO Dr. Khaled El-Enany and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to UNESCO’s core values of inclusive and quality education, cultural heritage protection, and resilience against global challenges. He congratulated Dr. El-Enany on his election and expressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen collaboration under his leadership.

The Prime Minister highlighted key education initiatives, including the “Education Emergency” to enroll out-of-school children, and appreciated UNESCO’s support in preserving Pakistan’s cultural heritage sites. The Director General UNESCO lauded Pakistan’s achievements and reaffirmed continued support in education, science and culture.

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Director General United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), H.E. Dr. Khaled El-Enany, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the Prime Minister's Office today.

The Prime Minister was assisted by the Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khichi and senior officials.

While congratulating Dr. Enany on his election as Director General, UNESCO, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to UNESCO’s core values in advancing inclusive and quality education, safeguarding cultural heritage and strengthening resilience in the face of global challenges.

He commended the important work being carried out by UNESCO and expressed Pakistan’s desire for continued collaboration with the organization, under Dr. Enany’s able leadership.

The Prime Minister highlighted various initiatives being undertaken by the Government of Pakistan for the promotion of education, particularly the “Education Emergency” that aims to maximize the enrollment of out of school children. He shared the invaluable experiences, best practices, and highly successful track record achieved in the education sector during his tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction at UNESCO’s support in the protection and preservation of six cultural heritage sites in Pakistan and invited UNESCO to partner with Pakistan for enlisting more sites such as the Khewra Salt Mines.

Director General UNESCO thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome and said he had traveled to various schools and cultural sites in his short visit. He appreciated Pakistan’s achievements in the education sector and underscored his continued commitment to support Pakistan’s efforts in the fields of education, science and culture.

(Islamabad: February 2, 2026)

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Director-General UNESCO, Dr. Khalid El-Enany, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today, marking his first bilateral visit since assuming office.

DPM/FM congratulated Dr. El-Enany on his election as DG of UNESCO and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with him to advance UNESCO’s goals. He expressed Pakistan’s support for UNESCO’s initiatives and emphasized continued cooperation in the fields of education, culture, and multilateral engagement.

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DG UNESCO Dr. Khalid El-Enany @UNESCO_DG visited the archaeological sites of Bir Mound and Sirkap at Taxila, observed the excavation work, and appreciated the dedication of student archeologists to heritage research. He emphasized South–South cooperation and academic collaboration in archaeology and preservation of heritage.

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Le Directeur Général de l'UNESCO, Dr. Khalid El-Enany @UNESCO_DG, a visité le Site du Patrimoine Mondial de Taxila et a été reçu par Dr. Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, Assistant du Premier Ministre et Représentant du Pakistan au Conseil Exécutif de l'UNESCO. Il a été informé sur le Musée de Taxila, l'héritage historique de Taxila et les efforts de fouille et de conservation en cours.

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DG UNESCO Dr. Khalid El-Enany @UNESCO_DG visited the Taxila World Heritage Site and was received by Dr. Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, Assistant to Prime Minister and Representative of Pakistan to the UNESCO Executive Board. He was briefed on the Taxila Museum, the historical legacy of Taxila and ongoing excavation and conservation efforts.

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Director-General of UNESCO, Dr. Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG arrives in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan. He will call on the Prime Minister of Pakistan and hold meetings with senior government officials to discuss strategic cooperation between Pakistan and UNESCO in all areas of its mandate. This is the first bilateral visit of Dr. El-Enany to any country since his election as the new Director General of UNESCO in November 2025.

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On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb  participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and advancing Human Rights: Lessons and Perspectives at UN80”. The event was jointly organized by UNESCO and the European Union. Director-General UNESCO, Dr Khaled El-Enany, and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, headlined the event.

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Bareendo (Bhorindo), one of the oldest surviving folk instruments of Sindh, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in need of urgent safeguarding. The decision was adopted at the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Bareendo is a clay wind instrument whose origins trace back to the 5,000-year-old Indus Valley Civilization. It is a symbol of Sindh’s spiritual and communal traditions. For centuries, its soft and meditative tones have accompanied winter gatherings, Sufi practices, and rural celebrations. Today, however, the tradition is endangered, with only one master musician, Ustaad Faqeer Zulfiqar, and one master potter, Allah Jurio, preserving its complete knowledge.

The nomination of Bareendo as an ICH in urgent need of safeguarding is the result of an intensive consultative process between the Government of Sindh, Pakistan Mission’s to UNESCO in France and the UNESCO Headquarters. It was inspired by a community-led and participatory process in the village of Keti Mir Muhammad Loond village in Sindh province to protecting Bareendo as a cultural heritage. Their efforts shaped the comprehensive Four-Year Safeguarding Plan (2026–2029), which includes the establishment of a community music school, integration of Bareendo heritage into formal and informal education, and the use of digital platforms to expand cultural outreach. UNESCO’s inscription will support the conservation process.

Permanent Delegate of Pakistan to UNESCO Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch @Mumtazzb welcomed the decision of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee to inscribe Bareendo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in urgent need of safeguarding. “The inscription of Bareendo is a proud moment for Pakistan and a tribute to the communities who have preserved this ancient instrument and music for generations. Bareendo is not only an emblem of the Indus Valley’s cultural continuity but also a living expression of Sindh’s artistic and spiritual heritage.”

“This recognition by UNESCO reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the protection and promotion of our diverse cultural traditions. We look forward to working closely with UNESCO to ensure that the knowledge, craftsmanship, and musical identity of the Bareendo is transmitted to future generations”, she said.

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