The new initiative will support skills training, enterprise development, and climate-resilient recovery efforts in flood-affected districts. ISLAMABAD, (TW) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have launched a new partnership to promote just transitions and decent work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Starting on June 2025, the three-year initiative will...
The dream of working abroad – especially in the UAE – captivates thousands of Pakistanis. But behind that dream lies a grim reality: a rise in fraudulent visa schemes that are destroying families, bankrupting individuals, and landing many in jail or on deportation flights. In recent months, the UAE has tightened its visa regulations. Visas...
On May 10, 2025, the Jeddah-based General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India. The announcement, while significant, raises broader questions about its sustainability and the deeper issues at stake – primarily the unresolved Kashmir issue. The OIC, through...
Islamabad, (TW) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorated International Nurses Day 2025 with a national webinar on the theme “Decent Work for Nurses – Investing in Safety and Economic Growth.” The event brought together representatives from key institutions including the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (MoNHSR&C),...
Karachi, 14 May 2025, (TW) – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), UNICEF, and UN Women jointly launched a landmark report, “Mapping Family-Friendly Workplace Policies in Pakistan,” underscoring the critical role of family-friendly policies in supporting the social sector, businesses, employees, and Pakistan’s broader economic growth. The report offers valuable insights into how progressive workplace measures—such as parental leave, flexible...
Brussels (Report By Unib Rashid) __ Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir issue. It is noteworthy that US President Donald Trump has stated that he will work with Pakistan and India to explore a possible resolution to the Kashmir issue. Pakistani Prime...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice May 11, 2025 The nation of Kashmir expresses the deepest gratitude at the forthright and principled stand taken by President Donald J. Trump for offering his office to settle the 78-years old dispute between India and Pakistan. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald J....
Washington, D.C. May 9, 2025. (TW) __ World Kashmir Awareness forum (WKAF), an advocacy organization rented mobile digital advertising trucks flashing crystal-clear images around Washington DC, the Capital City. It is now known to everybody that traditional protests, while impactful, are often limited by time, location, and audience reach. In contrast, digital mobile billboards offer...
Islamabad, (Muhammad Abdullah Shahzad) __ In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Dubai. The decision comes in light of the prevailing political and security situation in Pakistan, which has raised concerns over the safety and smooth execution of the...
Islamabad, (TW) __ In a concerted effort to promote the ethical and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pakistan, UNESCO organized a multi-stakeholder dialogue that gathered more than 25 experts and representatives from key sectors including relevant ministries, civil society, academia, and media. The dialogue was in relation to global commemoration of World Press Freedom...
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