Businesswoman Huma Fakhar represents Pakistan at Buckingham Palace event for The King's Trust International, supporting initiatives that empower young people across Asia.
Businesswoman Huma Fakhar recently represented Pakistan at a significant event held at Buckingham Palace for The King's Trust International. In her statement, she expressed great honor and gratitude for the opportunity to return as an advisory member. "It was inspiring to meet such an extraordinary group of global leaders and changemakers," Fakhar said. "From Māori Queen of New Zealand and Scandinavian royalty to renowned artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and educationists, all united by a shared commitment to empowering young people."
Fakhar highlighted the privilege of meeting His Majesty King Charles III once again. "His warmth, intelligence, and humility continue to leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to interact with him," she remarked.
The event marked the celebration of 50 years of The King's Trust's work supporting young people around the world. Founded by King Charles III in 2015 as Prince's Trust International and later renamed The King's Trust International, the organization works across more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East with a guiding mission: "Working for young people."
Fakhar expressed her role as an Advisory Member from Pakistan. "My role is to help strengthen partnerships, increase awareness, and support initiatives that create opportunities for Pakistani youth through education, entrepreneurship, and employability programs," she stated.
The King's Trust International has been active in Pakistan since 2016, recognizing the immense potential of its young population while addressing challenges related to accessing quality education and meaningful employment opportunities. By working with local partners, the organization focuses on helping young people "learn, earn, and thrive" through confidence-building, leadership development, digital skills, and enterprise training.
One of their flagship initiatives in Pakistan is Enterprise Challenge Pakistan, delivered with Seed Ventures, which equips students with business and financial literacy skills and has already reached thousands of young people nationwide. Another important initiative, the Achieve Programme, run with PAGE Pakistan and supported by partners including Zindigi/JS Bank, focuses on empowering underserved girls through education, digital inclusion, and employability training.
To date, The King's Trust International’s programmes in Pakistan have supported nearly 10,000 young people. Looking ahead, the organization plans to expand its reach through greater collaboration with schools, businesses, and local organizations, aligned with its global ambition to help one million young people worldwide access meaningful work over the next decade.
This partnership underscores the commitment of international leaders like King Charles III to support and empower future generations in Pakistan and beyond.
