Makli, Pakistan, 16 May 2025 __ To enhance the capacity of professionals from the Directorate of Antiquities and Archaeology, Sindh, in safeguarding one of Pakistan’s World Heritage Sites – Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta, UNESCO organized a three-day workshop from 12 to 14 May 2025 on the effective restoration and conservation techniques for protecting the...
Category: Pakistan-Asia
ILO and AICS partner to promote green jobs and economic inclusion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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...
Human Trafficking Through Fake Visas: A National Crisis Born of Misinformation
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...
India-Pakistan ceasefire: A diplomatic milestone or temporary relief
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...
Pakistan Marks International Nurses Day 2025 with High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work for Nurses
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),...
Pakistan Business Council, UNICEF, and UN Women Release New Report on Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
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...
UNESCO Holds Multi-stakeholder Dialogue for an Ethical and Inclusive AI in Pakistan
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...
Government of Pakistan, UNDP Convene SDGs Policy Dialogue to Fast-Track Agenda 2030
Islamabad, May 7, 2025: The Government of Pakistan and UNDP convened the ‘Pakistan SDGs Policy Dialogue for Action: Accelerating Reform, Investments, and Economic Transformation Toward Agenda 2030’ in line with the Prime Minister’s National Economic Transformation Plan, Uraan Pakistan Program, and Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Held under the Government of Pakistan-UNDP supported SDGs Plus Program...
Human Development progress slows to a 35-year low according to UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report
Pakistan ranks 168th with a ‘low’ human development status Islamabad, – Artificial intelligence (AI) is racing ahead at lightning speed, yet human development is stalling. Decades of progress, reflected in the Human Development Index, have flatlined, with no clear recovery from the blows dealt by the Covid-19 and subsequent crises. While AI promises to redefine our future,...
Building Bridges Through Sports: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NACTA and UNODC Join Forces for Girls’ Football Clinic in Islamabad
Islamabad, – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), successfully organized a high-impact football clinic for young girls under the theme “Building Bridges Through Sports.” Held at the Football Factory in Islamabad, the initiative...








