On Labour Day, stakeholders reaffirm their commitment to social justice to ensure that economic progress translates into enhanced living standards and improved working conditions for all. PESHAWAR, Pakistan (ILO News) – Today, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joined hands with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to honour the significant contributions of Pakistan’s workforce, recalling that labour is not a commodity....
Opening ceremony of T20/ Cricket 2024 by Austrian Cricket Association.
Vienna : The opening ceremony of the T20/ Cricket 2024 by the Austrian Cricket Association was held on May 1 at 12:30 PM at the Seabarn Cricket Ground. In which the Ambassador of Pakistan Aftab Ahmad Khokhar and Ambassadors of various countries including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and the consul of the Embassy of India were included. A large number...
Stop Human Trafficking Worldwide Seminar held in Central London
London : (TW) _ Stop Human Trafficking Worldwide Seminar was organized in Central London in which Chairman of Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council Raja Sikandar Khan participated as a guest speaker. He expressed his views and awareness about the most heinous crime of human trafficking and emphasized the urgent need to tackle the multi-billion dollar human trafficking trade. It includes...
EU ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka visits Sindh to witness, scale assistance flood hit areas
30 April 2024, Dadu, Sindh – A delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, embarked on a one-day field mission to Dadu, Sindh, to witness the impact and scale of support provided by the European Union (EU) to flood-affected communities in a district that was among the hardest hit by the devastating floods in...
UNICEF unveils new vision to protect and empower adolescent girls in Pakistan
Urgent action needed as almost 55 per cent of adolescent girls are anaemic; Pakistan also ranks 6th globally in early child marriages. ISLAMABAD, 30 April 2024 – UNICEF Pakistan launched its National Gender Strategy (2024-2027) today to deliver lasting, transformative change for millions of girls between 10-19 years. If the strategy is implemented effectively from urban to rural areas, it can drive...
Embracing World Civil Defence Day (1st March 2024) : A Call for Every Pakistani to be a Guardian of Safety
Introduction: In a world that often feels unpredictable, the significance of World Civil Defence Day is a poignant reminder of the power each individual holds to safeguard themselves and their communities during times of crisis. In Pakistan, a land frequently tested by floods, epidemics, and food shortages, the need for a united front in civil protection is more crucial than...