Pakistan role in The King's Trust youth initiatives

May 16, 2026 Businesswoman Huma Fakhar said she was honoured to represent Pakistan at Buckingham Palace as an advisory member of The King's Trust International. The organisation says its programmes in Pakistan have supported nearly 10,000 young people since 2016. ISLAMABAD: Businesswoman Huma Fakhar has said she was honoured to return to Buckingham Palace as an advisory member representing Pakistan for The King's Trust International, according to a statement cited in a report by Geo News. Fakhar said the gathering brought together a wide range of international figures committed to supporting young people. It was inspiring to meet such an extraordinary group of global leaders and changemakers — from the Māori Queen of New Zealand and Scandinavian royalty to renowned artists, scientists, entrepreneurs and educationists — all united by a shared commitment to empowering young people, She also said it was a privilege to meet King Charles III again. Above all, it was a privilege to meet His Majesty King Charles III once again. His warmth, intelligence and humility continue to leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to interact with him. The event marked 50 years of The King's Trust's work in supporting young people around the world. According to the report, the organisation was founded by King Charles III in 2015 as Prince's Trust International and was later renamed The King's Trust International. It operates in more than 20 countries across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East under the mission, Working for young people. Pakistan-focused role Fakhar said her role as an advisory member from Pakistan is aimed at building partnerships, raising awareness and backing programmes designed to expand opportunities for young people in the country. As an Advisory Member from Pakistan, my role is to help strengthen partnerships, increase awareness, and support initiatives that create opportunities for Pakistani youth through education, entrepreneurship and employability programmes. The King's Trust International has been working in Pakistan since 2016. The report said the organisation entered the country in recognition of the potential of Pakistan's young population, while also seeking to address barriers faced by many in obtaining quality education and meaningful employment. Working with local partners, the organisation supports young people through programmes focused on confidence-building, leadership development, digital skills and enterprise training, with the stated objective of helping them learn, earn and thrive. Programmes in Pakistan Among its key initiatives in Pakistan is Enterprise Challenge Pakistan, which is being delivered with Seed Ventures. The programme is aimed at equipping students with business and financial literacy skills and, according to the statement, has already reached thousands of young people across the country. Another programme, Achieve, is being run with PAGE Pakistan and supported by partners including Zindigi/JS Bank. The initiative particularly focuses on underserved girls through education, digital inclusion and employability training. The statement said that The King's Trust International's programmes in Pakistan have so far supported nearly 10,000 young people. It added that the organisation plans to widen its outreach through stronger collaboration with schools, businesses and local organisations. The expansion is linked to its wider global target of helping one million young people worldwide gain access to meaningful work over the next decade.