2025 marked yet another grave chapter in the turbulent trajectory of Pakistan-India relations. A tragic incident in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, rather than prompting introspection, was hastily manipulated by India to justify aggression, pushing two nuclear-armed neighbors to the edge of war and drawing global concern over the spiraling tensions. On April 22, 2025, violence...
Islamabad, 15 May 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a strategic partnership to promote responsible conduct and strengthen human rights due diligence across Pakistan’s business sector as part of UNDP’s Huqooq-e-Pakistan II Programme, supported by the European Union (EU). The partnership, formalized through an agreement signed by Dr....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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