Education secretary stresses joint efforts on health and nutrition at UN Day event in Quetta

QUETTA: Balochistan Education Secretary Lal Jan Jafar has said that joint efforts are essential to achieve the goals of education, health, nutrition and sustainable development. He said government institutions, international organisations and educational institutions must play an effective role through mutual cooperation to build a better future.

He was addressing, as chief guest, a ceremony held at the Government Girls High School, Jinnah Town, Quetta, to mark United Nations Day 2026. The main theme of the event was “Better Together, Better Future”. It aimed to highlight mutual cooperation, sustainable development and public welfare.

United Nations activities

The event was organised by the UN Provincial Programme Team under the ONE UN platform. Participants were briefed on the UN’s activities in Balochistan, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and cooperation with the Balochistan government in various sectors.

Zulfiqar Durrani, Chairman of the UN Provincial Programme Team, spoke about the UN’s ongoing initiatives in Balochistan and government support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. District Education Officer Quetta Naseer Shah and the school principal, Abida Mengal, also addressed the gathering.

Students’ presentations

Students presented an informative skit on child nutrition, health and wellbeing. A kitchen gardening (home gardening) activity highlighted the importance of healthy food, a balanced diet and nutrition.

Important messages were also conveyed to the participants on the occasion of United Nations Day. At the end, Dr Fariha Ehsan thanked all the guests, participants and organisers.

The main message of the ceremony was that a better future can be built only through mutual cooperation, quality education, a healthy society and a shared commitment to sustainable development.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan