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A Milestone in Recovery: Climate-Resilient Homes for Flood-Affected Families in Balochistan
Quetta, (TW) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with generous support from the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank, and in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan, has officially handed over the…
Pakistan ratifies three International Labour Standards
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan’s ratification of three key ILO instruments to strengthen workers' rights, combat forced labour, enhance seafarers' protections and improve labour data collection.ISLAMABAD, Pakistan…
Women earn 25% less per hour than men in Pakistan for work of equal value – ILO
A new ILO policy brief highlights the key structural barriers and discrimination fuelling the gender pay gap in Pakistan, calling for urgent policy action to promote equal pay, strengthen labour law enforcement, and enhance economic…
UNDP and Government of the People’s Republic of China Launch ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable…
Islamabad — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have officially launched the ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems’ (TIAEWS) project in Pakistan.…
BARDC and FAO Renew Agreement to Enhance Operational Facilities for Agricultural Development…
Islamabad, – FAO and the Balochistan Agriculture Research & Development Canter (BARDC) have renewed their long-term agreement for operational support to FAO programme for Balochistan, ensuring continued facilitation of FAO’s projects…
Fast Facts: 30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient.NEW YORK, – Despite significant achievements in areas such as education…
FAO drives climate resilience and sustainable water management with new Initiatives in Balochistan…
Quetta/Sujawal, March 3, 2025 – In a major step toward sustainable resource management, the Government of Balochistan has officially notified the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Policy 2024, developed with technical assistance…
Strengthening Climate Resilience: GoP and FAO Witness Impact of Green Climate Fund Project in Punjab
Khanewal/Multan (February 28, 2025) – A high-level delegation, led by Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of the Punjab Agriculture Department and accompanied by Florence Rolle, FAO Representative in Pakistan, visited key project sites under the…
Canada and UNODC Strengthen Pakistan’s Security through Strategic Partnerships
Islamabad, 24 February 2025 (TW) – With the financial support of the Government of Canada, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office Pakistan is working hand in hand with the Government of Pakistan to enhance…
It is high time that UN salvages its reputation in South Asia
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz KhanFebruary 24, 2025Kashmir has been at the center of a dispute between India and Pakistan since the 1947 partition. Both countries claim Kashmir in full but control only parts of it. Over the years, the…