ISLAMABAD (PR): The Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU) and Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration framework for advancing UNESCO-aligned priorities in Pakistan, including education, climate action, youth development, digital citizenship, culture, and knowledge partnerships.
The MoU was formally signed in Islamabad by Mr. Aftab Muhammad Khan, Secretary General of the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO, and Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Gate Prosperity. The partnership aims to promote inclusive development, sustainable practices, and knowledge-based social transformation through joint initiatives and coordinated programming.
The signing ceremony was attended by officials and team members from both organizations. From PNCU, Mr. Raja Imran ul Haq participated alongside other colleagues. From Freedom Gate Prosperity, the team included Ms. Sabrina Shahzad Durrnai and Dr. Shahbaz Tariq, along with other team members.
Under the agreement, both organizations will collaborate on Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship Education, climate resilience and green livelihoods, youth entrepreneurship, media and information literacy, and community-centered innovation programs. The partnership also emphasizes joint research, policy engagement, and the production of knowledge resources to strengthen evidence-based development approaches.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Aftab Muhammad Khan, Secretary General of PNCU, stated that the collaboration reflects PNCU’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with credible civil society organizations to advance national development priorities and global education and sustainability agendas.
Muhammad Anwar, CEO of Freedom Gate Prosperity, highlighted that the partnership will enable stronger alignment between grassroots initiatives and international development standards, helping expand access to quality education, promote climate awareness, and empower youth and women with future-ready skills.
The MoU provides a non-exclusive framework for cooperation and allows both institutions to jointly mobilize resources, design pilot initiatives, organize national dialogues, and implement programs through mutually agreed work plans.
This collaboration is expected to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s sustainable development efforts by strengthening institutional cooperation, community engagement, and cross-sector partnerships.
