--- title: "Pakistan launches new National Mental Health Policy 2026–2035" description: "Most outlets highlighted the launch of Pakistan’s new National Mental Health Policy during the Global Mental Health Summit. Pakistan Observer focused on the timing and general scope of the policy, while the Associated Press of Pakistan emphasized the policy’s potential to support over 32 million people in need of mental health care." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11747-pakistan-launches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-35 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan launches new National Mental Health Policy 2026–2035 pakistan · updated 2 Oct 2026, 9:57 PM PKT · 30 Sep – 2 Oct 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 2 Oct 2026 — Pakistan launches new National Mental Health Policy 2026–2035 (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the launch of Pakistan’s new National Mental Health Policy during the Global Mental Health Summit. Pakistan Observer focused on the timing and general scope of the policy, while the Associated Press of Pakistan emphasized the policy’s potential to support over 32 million people in need of mental health care. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Mental health policy to support over 32m people](https://www.app.com.pk/national/mental-health-policy-to-support-over-32m-people/) · 2 Oct 2026, 9:57 PM PKT > Pakistan’s National Mental Health Policy will provide an opportunity to expand mental health support to more than 32 million people in need of care. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan lunches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-lunches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-2035/) · 2 Oct 2026, 12:21 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – On the occasion of Pakistan’s Global Mental Health Summit, the Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental… ### 1 Oct 2026 — Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035 (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported the launch of the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035 and its aim to expand mental health services for an estimated 32.4 million people. Some also noted the policy's focus areas, such as prevention, early identification, and community-based care. A few mentioned the involvement of global and local partners and the timing of the launch during the Global Mental Health Summit. Excerpts varied slightly in emphasis, with some highlighting the number of people in need and others briefly mentioning implementation strategies. - **Business Recorder** — [Federal govt launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442294/federal-govt-launches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-2035) · 2 Oct 2026, 7:39 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in collaboration with global and local partners, has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aiming to reach over 32.4 million people in need of mental health care. The policy was formally launched on Thursday by the Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulation, Mustafa Kamal, on the occasion of Pakistan’s Global Mental Health Sum... - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan launches new mental health policy as millions need psychiatric care](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Health/975725-pakistan-launches-new-mental-health-policy-as-millions-need-psychiatri) · 2 Oct 2026, 6:54 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The minister said priorities included prevention, early identification, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy to...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-launches-national-mental-health-policy-to-expand-care-for-32-4-million-people-638320/) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:17 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The Government of Pakistan has launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035 aimed at expanding access to mental health services - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-launches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-2035) · 1 Oct 2026, 7:23 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The government says the policy will focus on expanding mental health services through schools, primary healthcare and communities, with.... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-35](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474836/pakistan-launches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-35) · 1 Oct 2026, 7:10 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aiming to expand mental health services and support for an estimated 32.4 million people in need of care across the country. The policy was launched during the two-day Global Mental Health Summit being held in Islamabad from October 1-2, bringing together around 800 participants, including mental health experts, policyma... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy 2026-35](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pakistan-launches-national-mental-health-policy-2026-35/) · 1 Oct 2026, 6:07 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan on Thursday launched the National Mental Health Policy 2026-2035, aiming to expand mental health services and support for an estimated 32.4 million people in need of care across the country. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan launches new mental health policy as millions need psychiatric care](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-launches-new-mental-health-policy-as-millions-need-psychiatric-care-3002858) · 1 Oct 2026, 2:29 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing ### 30 Sep 2026 — Pakistan to host Global Mental Health Summit 2026 tomorrow (1 outlet) - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan to host Global Mental Health Summit 2026 tomorrow](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Sep-2026/pakistan-host-global-mental-health-summit-2026-tomorrow) · 30 Sep 2026, 4:08 PM PKT > The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C) will host the Pakistan Global Mental Health Summit 2026 on 1–2 October 2026 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, in conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2026. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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