GAIN Pakistan

13/05/2026

🌱 Strengthening Responsible Business Conduct in Pakistan

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Pakistan, in collaboration with Pakistan Agriculture, Foid & Drug Authority (PAFDA), Pakistan Business Council, Pakistan Dairy Association and other stakeholders, successfully launched the responsible business conduct guidebook at the Pakistan Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA), Lahore.

The event brought together representatives from government, industry, development organizations, and academia to discuss the importance of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in advancing a more sustainable, resilient, and responsible business in Pakistan.

The RBC guidelines are developed to support businesses in aligning with international standards while addressing local industry realities. The guidebook provides practical tools for self-assessment, gap identification, and action planning to help businesses strengthen environmental, social, and governance practices across their value chains. The guidebook is structured around four key pillars i.e human rights, labour standards, environment, anti corruption

The event also highlighted the role of innovation and sustainability initiatives under the Whey2Value Project, focused on transforming whey into a nutritious value-added product while reducing environmental waste in the dairy sector.

Together, we move towards a more sustainable and responsible future for Pakistan’s industry especially the dairy industry. 🇵🇰
The Pakistan Business Council .dk

05/05/2026

A dissemination workshop on “Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study of whey” was convened in Islamabad on May 5th, 2026, to explore sustainable solutions for Pakistan’s cheese processing industry. The session featured remarks by MPA and Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Ms. Kanwal Liaqat, who emphasized the importance of environmentally responsible practices and policy support for sustainable production. The workshop showcased key findings from the Life Cycle Assessment of whey including cost-benefit analysis, highlighting innovative approaches to transform whey from a waste by-product into a nutritious, value-added resource. Through insightful presentations and discussions, participants explored practical pathways to reduce environmental impact, promote circularity, and strengthen data-driven decision-making, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing sustainable and resilient food systems in Pakistan.

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

17/04/2026

Superior University Lahore hosted the VCs Summit 2026: “Dairy Sector Reform and Nutrition Security Dialogue”—bringing together key stakeholders to address two of Pakistan’s most pressing challenges of Nutrition Security and Diary Sector Reform.

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition , Pakistan Dairy Association , industry leaders, researchers, academia, regulators, and policymakers came together to drive a shared agenda: advancing dairy sector reform and improving nutrition outcomes.

A strong consensus emerged on the need for policy action to ensure access to safe and nutritious milk for all. Because safe food is not a privilege—it is a right.
This important dialogue highlights the power of partnerships in shaping healthier food systems, supporting farmer livelihoods, and protecting consumer health.
Safe Milk for All is not just a vision—it is a national priority.

16/04/2026

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Pakistan and the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority PAFDA signed an Agreement of Cooperation (AoC) to strengthen food safety and nutrition across Punjab. The partnership establishes a collaborative framework focused on enhancing food safety standards, improving nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations, generating scientific evidence to guide policy and practice, and building more resilient and equitable food systems.

The AoC was signed by Ms. Farrah Naz, Country Director, GAIN Pakistan, and Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha, Director General, PAFDA , reflecting a shared commitment to protecting consumer health and ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all.
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31/03/2026

From surplus fruit to nutritious opportunity 🍎
The Nutritious Fruit Bars Initiative is turning food loss into impact across Pakistan
✨ 323,000+ bars sold
🌱 5 tons of local fruit utilized
👩‍🌾 120+ farmers connected
🏭 10 SMEs growing their businesses
💼 90 jobs created
This is more than a product — it’s a model for affordable nutrition, reduced waste, and stronger livelihoods.
Click on the below link to see the journey and impact 👉
https://www.gainhealth.org/resources/reports-and-publications/nutritious-fruit-bars-initiative-scalable-business-model
Danida Embassy of Denmark in Pakistan Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S SUN Business Network Pakistan Scaling Up Nutrition Movement

26/03/2026

We’re pleased to reshare this resource by the Workforce Nutrition Alliance supporting smallholder farmer well-being 🌾
A practical guidebook series covering access to healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health checks—helping build stronger, more resilient food systems.
🔗 https://workforcenutrition.org/guidebook-series/