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As per the directrions of Advisor to CM for Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Taj Muhammad Tarand the Validation Seminar of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Policy 2026 was successfully organized by the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), bringing together key stakeholders, development partners, academia, and youth representatives from across the province. The event was held on February 10, 2026, at Sahibzada Abdul Qayum Hall, University of Peshawar, with the participation of more than 200 youth from all over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Merged Districts, reflecting a strong commitment towards inclusive consultation and participatory policy development.

Director Youth Affairs, Mr. Nouman Mujahid, welcomed the distinguished guests and participants and highlighted the importance of youth-driven policymaking to address emerging challenges and opportunities for young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized the Directorate’s commitment to ensuring that youth voices remain central to policy formulation and implementation.

Ms. Mahjabeen Qazi, Provincial Programme Coordinator, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), attended as Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of inclusive youth engagement and collaborative partnerships in strengthening youth development frameworks. Ms. Rabia Pasha, Programme Officer for Adolescents & Youth (UNFPA), also actively participated in the panel discussion and interactive question-and-answer session.

Mr. Malik Imran Ahmad, UNFPA Consultant for Youth Policy, presented the revised draft policy, developed through extensive consultations with provincial departments, district youth officers, academic institutions, and youth representatives.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Policy 2026 provides a 10-year roadmap (2026–2036) to empower young people through improved education, employment, engagement, and environmental action under the “4E” framework. Building on the 2016 policy, it addresses current challenges such as gender inequality, the digital divide, climate risks, mental health, and inclusion of newly merged districts, ensuring that all youth, especially those most vulnerable, can contribute to sustainable development and prosperity in the province.

A panel discussion featuring Mr. Nouman Mujahid, Ms. Rabia Pasha, Mr. Malik Imran Ahmad, and Mr. Zubair Khattak (Deputy Director Youth Affairs) enabled youth participants to raise questions and share perspectives regarding the draft policy. The panel addressed key concerns and reaffirmed the importance of youth participation in shaping policy outcomes.

Distinguished participants included Mr. Athar Iqbal, Programme Management Analyst (PD & AY), UNFPA; Ms. Atifa Yousafzai, Assistant Director of Youth Affairs; Mr. Usman, District Youth Officer Peshawar; Mr. Sajid Afridi from the District Youth Office Khyber; representatives from universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and other officials from the Directorate of Youth Affairs and district offices.

More than 200 youth participants submitted suggestions and feedback on the draft policy, which will be reviewed jointly by the Directorate of Youth Affairs and UNFPA. Valuable recommendations will be incorporated into the final version of the policy.

The draft Youth Policy has been placed on the Directorate of Youth Affairs website for public consultation. Youth and stakeholders are encouraged to review the document and submit their comments and suggestions via email by February 13, 2026.

Website: https://kpyouthaffairs.gov.pk

Email: directorate.yaffairs@gmail.com

The event concluded with the distribution of participation certificates and lunch boxes. The Director of Youth Affairs extended special appreciation to all youth volunteers for their dedication, energy, and outstanding contribution to strengthening youth engagement across the province.