The Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS Countries (APGR & CIS) has announced the formation of a 25-member National Preparatory Committee (NPC) of Pakistan to coordinate the country's participation in the International Youth Festival 2026, scheduled to be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from September 11 to 17, 2026.
The festival, being organized under the theme "Follow Your Dream. Together with Russia!", is expected to bring together around 10,000 young participants from nearly 190 countries, representing a wide range of fields, including education, sports, journalism, entrepreneurship, information technology, public administration, and academia.
According to APGR & CIS, a 25-member National Preparatory Committee has been constituted with representatives from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) to oversee Pakistan's preparations for the global event.
The committee will coordinate participant selection, outreach activities, and other organizational arrangements to ensure effective representation of Pakistan at the festival.
It aims to encourage the participation of talented young people from diverse sectors of society, reflecting the country's cultural, academic, professional, and social diversity.
The National Preparatory Committee has invited interested youth from across Pakistan to take part in the preparations for what is expected to be one of the largest international youth gatherings of 2026.
The committee will soon announce further details regarding the selection process and participation guidelines.