Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) | Agriculture & Nutrition Research | UAF

Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC)

About PKNC

Our Mission

PKNC is a flagship collaboration between Pakistan and Korea under the Ehsaas framework, addressing malnutrition affecting over 50% of Pakistan's population.

With a Rs. 1.5 billion investment from KOICA and HEC Pakistan, we bridge cutting-edge research with practical nutrition solutions to improve child and community health nationwide.

Our Legacy

Established at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), PKNC builds on decades of excellence in food science and nutrition through:

  • National Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFSAT)
  • Institute of Home Sciences
  • 12,000+ trained health professionals

Education & Training

Developing the next generation of nutrition leaders through academic excellence

Professional Training

  • Policymakers

    Capacity building for nutrition policy formulation and implementation

  • Health Professionals

    Training programs for doctors, nurses and nutritionists

  • Lady Health Workers

    Community nutrition education and counseling

  • School Educators

    Nutrition education curriculum development

Research Facilities

  • Advanced Laboratories

    State-of-the-art equipment for food analysis and nutrition research

  • Pilot Plant

    Food processing and product development facilities

  • Sensory Evaluation

    Consumer testing and product acceptance studies

  • Computer Lab

    Data analysis and nutritional assessment software

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating for greater impact across Pakistan and beyond

Provincial Partners

Faisalabad Medical University
SAU Tandojam
UAP Peshawar
Bolan Medical University
Karakoram University

International & Outreach

Chungnam National University

South Korea

Regional Outreach Centers

SBK Women University

Balochistan

PKNC Narowal

Punjab

Government Partners
KOICA HEC Pakistan UAF