Brussels/Karachi, (Unib Rashid) — A press conference hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry highlighted growing concerns over Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis and its far-reaching impact on the national economy. Patron-in-Chief of UBG, S.M. Tanveer, stated that industries—particularly restaurants and small businesses—play a vital role in employment generation but continue to...
Karachi, (TW News) – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office for Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistan Customs and Anti Narcotics Force hosted the 8th Expert-Level Meeting of the Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) in Karachi, marking a significant milestone under the Global Passenger and Cargo...
A new ILO report calls on Member States to reinforce social protection systems in response to evolving labour markets. Drawing on country experiences, it offers policy recommendations to ensure that all workers — across all types of employment — are protected against social risks and able to navigate profound labour market transformations. GENEVA ,(TW News)...
Islamabad, (TW News) – Through the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project funded by the European Union (EU), the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the report “At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan’s Private Sector”. The publication brings together evidence and policy insights to...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – A high-powered United States delegation led by Vice President J. D. Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the ongoing Islamabad Talks, aimed at advancing regional and global peace efforts. The delegation also includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner. Upon arrival, the delegation was received...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with an Iranian delegation during the Islamabad Talks on Saturday, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and diplomatic engagement. The Iranian delegation was led by the Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Islamabad Talks:...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, held a meeting with Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the Prime Minister’s Office to review ongoing efforts aimed at promoting sustainable peace in the region. During the meeting, both leaders assessed the progress of...
ILO, TMA and PRGMEA sign MoUs to improve workplace practices in the textile and apparel sector and support more competitive, responsible supply chains. KARACHI, (TW News) – Pakistan’s textile and apparel enterprises will gain stronger support to improve labour standards, strengthen workplace practices, and remain competitive in global supply chains. The International Labour Organization (ILO),...
Secretary Health Muhammad Aslam Ghauri: “In the age after the constitution of the World Health Organization, science has made it possible to cure deadly diseases. Trusting and following medical science is not an option. Our future, and the future of our families depend on that.” Islamabad, (TW News) – Pakistan– The World Health Organization (WHO) and...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has handed over fifteen environment-friendly, eco-smart electric vehicles to the Islamabad Traffic Police under the government’s energy conservation policy. Addressing the handover ceremony in Islamabad today, he expressed confidence that these vehicles will help improve policing, regulate traffic, and maintain law and order in the federal capital....
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