PM Shehbaz Calls for Stigma-Free Society, Highlights National Mental Health Policy 2026–35
ISLAMABAD, 10 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving access to mental health services, eliminating social stigma and ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions across the country. In his message on World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, the prime minister emphasised that mental health was fundamental to overall well-being, stating that there could be no health without mental health. Referring to this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” he stressed the importance of listening to individuals experiencing mental health conditions and incorporating their perspectives into policies, healthcare services and decisions affecting their lives. He said...





