Every year, thousands cross borders—drawn by faith to one sacred place: Gurdwara Panja Sahib.
Vaisakhi — a spring harvest, a birth of courage, a homecoming.
For the Sikh community, this is more than a gathering—
it marks the birth of the Khalsa,
a moment of identity, equality, and unshakable faith.
Grateful to Sikh leaders for inviting me to be part of this deeply meaningful occasion.
Honored as well to be joined by the High Commissioner of Canada—home to one of the largest and most vibrant Sikh communities in the world—making this moment even more special and globally connected.
Joined my colleagues and the wonderful volunteers at Act of Kindness for a roadside iftar dastarkhwan. It was a powerful reminder of the spirit of Ramadan — generosity, reflection, restraint and community, where strangers sit together and no one is turned away. In many ways, it reflects the same values we strive for at the UN: solidarity, dignity, and leaving no one behind.
“Basant is a season of color, love, and divine intoxication,” a Sufi poet once wrote.
After nearly 20 years, this ancient Punjabi tradition is back.
From the rooftops of Lahore, voices rose together — bo kata!
For a moment, the city breathed as one. Different backgrounds, one sky.
Basant reminds us of something deeply human — joy shared, community lived, hope renewed.
This is the spirit the United Nations stands for: people coming together, celebrating life, dignity, and our shared humanity.
Half of Pakistan's federal budget goes into debt servicing. What remains is expected to fund the development needs of a country of 240 million.
The SDG financing gap sits at $60 billion. This is not an abstraction. It means 26 million children are out of school. It means 38% of children are stunted. It means female labour force participation remains stuck at 25%.
At the first session of the Debt-to-Development roundtable series, "From Pressures to Pathways", @mo.yahya put it plainly: every rupee spent on debt servicing is a rupee not spent on education, health, or climate adaptation instead.
The full roundtable episode drops next week. In the meantime, hear Mohamed Yahya on why this conversation matters. đź“Ś
#DebtSustainability #Pakistan #SDGs #FiscalPolicy #DevelopmentFinance #PublicFinance #Tabadlab #UNRCO
"In the end, tax systems do not run on enforcement alone. They run on belief — that contribution is shared and that what is paid in returns to people’s lives. Rebuilding that belief may be one of Pakistan’s most important economic reforms." Mohamed Yahya writes in Dawn.
đź“°Read it here: /news/1999822/rebuilding-tax-morale
Mohamed Yahya, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, speaking at the Pakistan Red Crescent Society event on “United in Humanity,” highlighted the importance of solidarity, compassion, and collective action.
Time is indeed running out. But what happens next is still a matter of choice and of collective action.
At the Breathe Pakistan Conference 2026, Mohamed Yahya, United Nations Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator, Pakistan, called for urgent climate action and stronger collective efforts towards a resilient future.
We thank Dawn Media Group for convening this important conversation.
Those jeans you’re wearing? Probably made in Pakistan 🇵🇰
I visited Soorty in Karachi—one of the country’s leading denim manufacturers. High-quality jeans, global standards, and a quiet revolution inside the factory floor.
Behind the fabric? Real progress.
âś… The UN partners with them to ensure decent working conditions.
âś… Concrete efforts to advance gender equality on the ground.
Made in Pakistan doesn’t just mean denim. It means dignity.
Every year, thousands cross borders—drawn by faith to one sacred place - Gurdwara Panja Sahib.
Vaisakhi. A spring harvest. A birth of courage. A homecoming. For the Sikh community, this is more than a gathering— it marks the birth of the Khalsa,
a moment of identity, equality, and unshakable faith.
Grateful to the Sikh leaders for inviting me to be part of this deeply meaningful occasion.
This is Pakistan. This is untold.
« Genocide begins long before the killing — with exclusion, dehumanisation, and the belief that some lives matter less. »
UN RC/HC Mohamed Yahya @mo.yahya speaking at the ceremony commemorating the 1994 #genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda.
@RwandainPakistan 🇷🇼
Pakistan is more diverse than many realize 🇵🇰
This Easter, I had the privilege of visiting Christ Church Rawalpindi at the invitation of Christian leaders.
Across the country, over 4 million Christians are celebrating—an integral part of our shared story, culture, and future.
From reflection to joy, from silence to celebration…
Easter is a reminder that hope, renewal, and new beginnings belong to all of us.
Because when one community celebrates, we all do.
Happy Easter
