Pakistan
Pakistan is navigating economic uncertainty, rapid digital transformation, environmental vulnerability, and persistent governance challenges, and lasting progress depends on stronger, more responsive institutions and systems.
We work with government, civil society, universities, businesses, and communities to strengthen governance, expand digital skills and economic opportunity, improve access to justice, build resilience, and help people engage with public institutions. In Pakistan, we draw on more than 70 years of trusted local relationships and practical problem solving to connect national reform with community needs—opening new pathways to stronger public services, safer digital spaces, and more resilient livelihoods.
Impact
Justice-sector professionals trained
Police, prosecutors, judges, and legal practitioners received training to deliver more effective, accountable, and survivor-centered justice.
Small businesses strengthened through cybersecurity training
Pakistan’s first university-based cybersecurity clinics have already helped MSMEs improve digital resilience while preparing Pakistan’s future cybersecurity workforce.
Community members engaged in peacebuilding and resilience initiatives
Supported through peacebuilding, psychosocial services, and initiatives that strengthen resilience against violent extremism.
Building a Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Featured Programs
Advancing Women’s Leadership in STEM
The growth of Pakistan’s tech economy depends on bringing more women into the sector. We help young women build STEM skills, launch startups, and provide practical solutions to community problems.
Strengthening Pakistan’s Judicial System
To increase performance and public trust in Pakistan’s justice system, we help judicial institutions, universities, and legal professionals improve standards and eliminate barriers to access.
Building Community Resilience Against Violence and Extremism
Communities across Pakistan face growing risks from misinformation, polarization, and violent extremism. The Punjab Social Cohesion Project increased local resilience by supporting youth, community leaders, and civil society organizations to promote peaceful dialogue, critical thinking, and social cohesion. Working with government, educators, and grassroots partners, the program combined psychosocial support, peacebuilding, digital literacy, and public awareness campaigns to strengthen community resilience while building stronger partnerships between institutions and local communities.
Strengthening Justice for Survivors of Violence
Domestic and sexual violence survivors in Pakistan often face fragmented justice systems, weak institutional coordination, and lengthy case processing. The Justice Sector Strengthening Program works with police, prosecutors, courts, and community organizations, and combines professional training, digital innovation, and institutional reform to improve survivor-centered responses, enhance accountability, and modernize case management across the justice system. Its integrated approach strengthens justice delivery while improving access to protection, legal services, and more effective prosecution of domestic and sexual violence cases.
Featured News
Building a Safer Digital Pakistan
NUST has signed a grant agreement with The Asia Foundation, funded by Google.org, to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Expansion Program in Pakistan. The initiative will set up a Cyber Security Clinic at NUST to deliver cyber hygiene training, upskill MSMEs, and support research-driven cyber policy.
Country Leadership
Our People in Pakistan
CONTACT US
The Asia Foundation in Pakistan
pakistan.general@asiafoundation.org
+92 (51) 843-4707