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  • February 19, 2026

Call for Nominations : 2026 Félix Houphouët-Boigny – UNESCO Peace Prize

Call for Nominations : 2026 Félix Houphouët-Boigny – UNESCO Peace Prize

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  • February 18, 2026

Coordination Meeting on the PAKISTAN-UNESCO strategic cooperation Roadmap

Coordination Meeting on the PAKISTAN-UNESCO strategic cooperation Roadmap

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  • February 02, 2026

Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General UNESCO, visited the Taxila Museums

Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General UNESCO, visited the Taxila Museums

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  • February 02, 2026

The Director General, UNESCO Dr. Khalid El-Enany, paid an official visit to Islamabad Model School (I-VIII), F-6/3, Islamabad

The Director General, UNESCO Dr. Khalid El-Enany, paid an official visit to Islamabad Model School (I-VIII), F-6/3, Islamabad

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  • January 16, 2026

UNESCO Participation Programme 2026-27

UNESCO Participation Programme 2026-27

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  • January 13, 2026

Call for nominations: 10th Edition of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences

Call for nominations: ???????10th Edition of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences

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  • December 05, 2025

Announcement : UNESCO / People’s Republic of China – The Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-2027

Announcement : UNESCO / People’s Republic of China – The Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-2027

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  • October 31, 2025

Deadline Extended – UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development (2025–2026)

Deadline Extended – UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development (2025–2026)

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  • October 06, 2025

National Stakeholder Workshop on the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, on 6–7 October 2025 at National Library, Islamabad.

National Stakeholder Workshop on the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, on 6–7 October 2025 at National Library, Islamabad.

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  • October 02, 2025

Call for Nominations: UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2025

Call for Nominations: UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2025

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  • August 22, 2025

UNESCO Regional Workshop

UNESCO Regional Workshop

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  • August 20, 2025

Call for Nominations — UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development (2025–2026)

The Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU) is pleased to share that nominations are now open for the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development (2025–2026), supported by the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

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  • July 11, 2025

Second Call for Initiatives under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD)

Second Call for Initiatives under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD)

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  • July 04, 2025

Call for Nominations: 2025 UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education

Call for Nominations: 2025 UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education

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  • July 03, 2025

Call for Applications: L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2025: Deadline extended until 7th July 2025.

Call for Applications: L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2025: Deadline extended until 7th July 2025.

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  • June 30, 2025

Preparatory meeting held on 30th June, 2025 on the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage

Preparatory meeting held on 30th June, 2025 on the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage

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  • June 20, 2025

Call for Nominations: UNESCO–Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences 2025

This prestigious prize recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of the basic sciences, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology, which have significantly advanced scientific knowledge and international cooperation in line with UNESCO’s values.

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  • May 30, 2025

Call for Applications – UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2025

UNESCO is now accepting applications for the 2025 International Literacy Prizes, under the theme: “Promoting Literacy in a Digital Era.” These global awards recognize innovative and effective literacy initiatives, with an emphasis on digital tools and mother language-based education.

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  • May 27, 2025

ICESCO Leadership Training in Peace and Security (LTIPS) 2025 – Deadline Extended

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has extended the application deadline for the 4th edition of its prestigious Leadership Training in Peace and Security (LTIPS) Program, themed “Sowing the Seeds of Peace by Mobilizing Youth”

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  • May 27, 2025

Call for Visual Submissions: Quantum Light: A Visual Odyssey

As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), UNESCO invites global participants to submit visual artworks celebrating the intersection of light, art, and quantum science.

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  • May 09, 2025

ICESCO Leadership Training in Peace and Security Program (4th Edition)

ICESCO Leadership Training in Peace and Security Program (4th Edition)

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  • May 05, 2025

Announcement: Extension of Deadline –UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering 2025 edition

Announcement: Extension of Deadline –UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering 2025 edition

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  • April 18, 2025

Announcement: Call for Nominations – 2025 UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Announcement: Call for Nominations – 2025 UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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  • April 17, 2025

ICESCO–PNCU Joint Football Camp for Street Children (April 21–25, 2025 | Islamabad, Pakistan)

ICESCO–PNCU Joint Football Camp for Street Children (April 21–25, 2025 | Islamabad, Pakistan)

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  • April 14, 2025

UNESCO Poland Fellowship Programme 2025 – Call for Applications!

UNESCO Poland Fellowship Programme 2025 – Call for Applications!

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  • April 11, 2025

Announcement: Deadline Extension for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2025

Announcement: Deadline Extension for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2025

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  • April 11, 2025

Call for Proposals: 14th UNESCO Youth Forum

Call for Proposals: 14th UNESCO Youth Forum

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  • April 09, 2025

Invitation to participate in ICESCO's eHealth App-a-Thon

Invitation to participate in ICESCO's eHealth App-a-Thon

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  • March 25, 2025

The Compute for Climate Fellowship 2025

The Compute for Climate Fellowship 2025

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  • March 12, 2025

Call for Nominations: UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2025

Call for Nominations: UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2025

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  • February 26, 2025

Secretary General, PNCU participation in the 45th Executive Council meeting of ICESCO held in Republic of Tunisia on 25 &26th February. 2025

Secretary General, PNCU participation in the 45th Executive Council meeting of ICESCO held in Republic of Tunisia on 25 &26th February. 2025

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  • February 25, 2025

Secretary General, PNCU participation in the 45th Executive Council meeting of ICESCO held in Republic of Tunisia on 25 &26th February. 2025

Secretary General, PNCU participation in the 45th Executive Council meeting of ICESCO held in Republic of Tunisia on 25 &26th February. 2025

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  • February 25, 2025

45 session of Executive Council and Third Consultative Meeting of Secretaries General of National Commissions

Secretary General, PNCU attended 45 session of Executive Council and Third Consultative Meeting of Secretaries General of National Commissions on 25-26 February, 2025 at Republic of Tunisia

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  • February 06, 2025

2024-2025 International School Competition of the Week of Sound, "When Sound Creates Image.

2024-2025 International School Competition of the Week of Sound, "When Sound Creates Image." ???? ?? Deadline Extended! The deadline for video submissions has been extended to 15 February 2025 (midnight Paris time). Please send your videos via WeTransfer to lasemaineduson@orange.fr, along with the completed attached document.

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  • January 31, 2025

Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025-2027

ICESCO has announced the second edition of the Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2025-2027

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  • November 14, 2024

Chairman, Press Council of Pakistan visited Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU)

Chairman, Press Council of Pakistan visited Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU)

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  • November 13, 2024

Secretary General, PNCU meeting with Chairman Press Council of Pakistan

Secretary General, PNCU meeting with Chairman Press Council of Pakistan

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  • October 31, 2024

UNESCO Regional Capacity-Building Workshop

UNESCO Regional Capacity-Building Workshop

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  • October 28, 2024

Secretary General Online Meeting

Secretary General Online Meeting

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  • October 25, 2024

Celebration of first international day of intengible cultural heritage (ICH) at Lok virsa on 25th october, 2024, khawar community took part in folklore and traditional heritage

At Lok Virsa, the first International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) was celebrated on October 25, 2024, with vibrant displays of folklore and traditional heritage

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  • January 18, 2024

2nd Consultative meeting of Secretary General and 44th session of executive Council in Jeddah on 16-17 Jan 2024.

The Secretary for the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training Mr. Waseem Ajmal Choudhry and The Secretary General for Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO/ICESCO/DS(PT) ,Ms. Razia Ramzan Dossa attended the 2nd Consultative meeting of Secretary General and 44th session of executive Council in Jeddah on 16-17 Jan 2024.

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  • February 23, 2023

One Day National Workshop Strengthening of UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASP net) at National Level’ on 23rd February 2023 in Islamabad

 Strengthening of UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASP net) at   National Level

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  • January 24, 2023

HR Plan in respect of Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU) regarding observance of 2% Disability Quota

Observance of 2% Disability Quota

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  • January 11, 2023

Syed Junaid Akhlaq, Secretary General, Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO met Mr. Youssef Filali MEKNASSi, Representative / Director, UNESCO Office Islamabad

Syed Junaid Akhlaq, Secretary General, Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO met Mr. Youssef Filali MEKNASSi, Representative / Director, UNESCO Office Islamabad

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  • December 21, 2022

43rd session of ICESCO's Executive Council from 21-24 December 2022

Strategic Indicators for Development in the Islamic World-Knowledge Indicators as a Model

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  • December 05, 2022

Syed Junaid Akhlaq, Secretary General, Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO attended 50th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention 1972 held in Saint-Petersburg and Kazan, Russian Federation

on December 5-9, 2022 met Secretary General of Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO

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  • October 25, 2022

Rebuilding of Flood Damaged Schools in Diamer Distt. Gilgit Baltistan.

Rebuilding of Flood Damaged Schools in Diamer Distt. Gilgit Baltistan.

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  • April 06, 2022

Secretary visited PNCU on 6th April 2022

Secretary visited PNCU on 6th April 2022

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  • March 10, 2022

Award Distribution Ceremony of Mitsubshi Enikki Festa on 10 March 2022

Award Distribution Ceremony of Mitsubshi Enikki Festa on 10 March 2022

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  • February 14, 2022

E-office Traning on 14 -16 Febraury 2022.

E-office Traning on 14 -16 Febraury 2022.

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