27/10/2026
𝗜𝗧𝗨 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲
Information Technology University (ITU) in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and Baithak Society, organized a conference on Reducing Food Loss and Waste (FLW) at Afkar-i-Taza Corner, Arfa Karim Tower, Lahore.
Dr. Adnan Noor Mian, Vice Chancellor of ITU, graced the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Imdad Hussain served as the Convener of the Conference. The inaugural session featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja, Director General, Civil Services Academy; Mr. Hammad Naqi Khan, Director General, WWF-Pakistan; Mr. Shahid Lone, Chairman, Allah Wala Trust; Mr. Siddiqur Rahman Rana, Chairman and CEO, Technology Exchange and Coordinator; and Mr. Syed Qaiser Saeed of GAIN Pakistan.
The conference brought together government officials, academics, development professionals, and industry representatives to explore practical strategies for reducing food waste, improving food security, and promoting sustainable food systems in Pakistan.
The programme featured expert contributions from Adil Daniel (WWF-Pakistan), Syed Qaiser Saeed (GAIN Pakistan), Faraz Kasuri (COTHAM Lahore), Mohsin Bhatti (food scholar and blogger), Ghafar Shehzad (Auqaf Department), Saira Iftikhar (UN Global Nutrition Campaign), Imtiaz Hussain (Punjab Food Authority), Aqib Mumtaz (Bitlogix), Aamir Riaz (Textbook and Curriculum Authority), Uzam Naz (Civil Services Academy), Musa Aamir (Rizq), Zaib Waseem (Social Welfare Training Institute), Aamer Qureshi (Pakistan Restaurant Association), Masood Khan (WWF-Pakistan), Dr. Bilal Sadiq (FCCU Food Department), and Zainab Altaf (Policy Analyst)*, alongside other experts and practitioners.
Sessions explored food safety, food upcycling, food literacy, youth engagement, community mobilization, restaurant waste reduction, zero-waste agriculture, and innovative approaches to transforming food waste into valuable resources. Discussions emphasized collective action, technological innovation, public awareness, and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, conserve resources, and advance sustainable food practices across Pakistan.