Stories from Pakistan

Stories about children, their families and the people we work with from Pakistan

3 year old Shandana smiles in her camp
UNICEF/PAKISTAN/Asad Zaidi
08 July 2026

The Knock That Saves Lives

With support from the Republic of Korea and UNICEF, trained Lady Health Workers are giving newborns a better chance to survive.
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29 June 2026

Building a learning pathway for 30,000 children

The Sindh Learning Programme supported by the Global Partnership for Education and UNICEF is reaching the youngest learners
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10 June 2026

Communities are Helping Girls Reclaim Their Futures in KP

With support from the UK Government and UNICEF, Community-based Child Protection Committees are protecting children’s rights
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20 May 2026

How digital data systems are strengthening healthcare

With UNICEF’s support, the roll out of the District Health Information Software 2 is helping to improve health services for children
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19 May 2026

A second chance of survival for twin sisters in KP

In Peshawar, a grandmother’s prayers and therapeutic food helped twin sisters fight for survival
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27 March 2026

On Two Wheels, Reaching Every Child

With support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a vaccinator in Kasur is breaking barriers to ensure every child is protected with vaccination
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26 March 2026

Learning Through It All

With support from Education Cannot Wait, Anticipatory Action is helping communities prepare for emergencies, so that learning continues no matter what.
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25 March 2026

1166: Answering Pakistan’s Call for Health

With support from Gavi and UNICEF, Sehat Tahaffuz Helpline provides trusted immunization advice to protect every child
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20 March 2026

A better life begins with safe water

Access to safe and sustainable water and sanitation is transforming lives in rural Balochistan.
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19 March 2026

Ensuring a Safe Start for Newborns in Pakistan

Newborns across Pakistan are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases round the clock with support from KSrelief
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13 March 2026

Inclusive education for the next generation

With support from the GPE, community voices like Mariam Bibbi’s and UNICEF’s Local Education Group are changing the education landscape in KP
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12 March 2026

Protecting Newborns from Day One

With support from KSrelief and UNICEF, 24/7 Birth Dose Centres are narrowing immunization gaps and protecting newborns from their earliest moments.
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