Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice November 16, 2024 November 16th is observed as the International Day for Tolerance. It was declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The mission statement of International Day of Tolerance says that “Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our...
Safe and Nutritious Food for Every Citizen is Government’s Priority, Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain
Collaborative Policies Are Key to Resilient Food Systems, Florence Rolle, FAO Islamabad, (TW) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), came together at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) to celebrate World Food Day 2024, together with...
Pakistan’s Tripartite Labour Conference Concludes with Broad Commitment to Occupational Safety and Health
Delegates at the two-day conference underscored the need for continuous, meaningful social dialogue and proactive measures to promote safe, inclusive, and productive workplaces across Pakistan. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (TW) – Representatives from government, employers’, and workers’ organizations unanimously endorsed a resolution aimed at addressing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) gaps and strengthening OSH standards for safer, healthier workplaces across the country. The...
Young advocates speak up for child rights during World Children’s Day celebration
UNICEF hosts children’s concert and listens to resounding calls for action on child rights in Pakistan Karachi, (TW) __ Children from across Pakistan came together to speak up for their rights at a World Children’s Day commemoration in Karachi asking decision makers to “Listen to the Future”. Talented child musicians, performers and child rights champions shared their demands, hopes and dreams...
Pakistan’s commitment to promoting safe and secure work environment, Ch Salik
Pakistan takes historic step towards safer and healthier workplaces ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (TW) – Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development warmly welcomed the participants and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting a safe and secure work environment where every worker feels valued and protected. He further stated, “The government places immense importance on OSH and worker welfare...
Over 11 million children under 5 in peril as they breathe toxic air in Punjab, Pakistan, UNICEF warns
Statement by Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan calling for urgent and greater efforts to reduce air pollution and protect children’s health. Islamabad, (TW) –“As smog continues to persist in Punjab province, I am extremely concerned about the well-being of young children who are forced to breathe polluted, toxic air. Over 11 million children under 5 years of age are exposed...
First-ever model police stations in merged districts inaugurated by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan, and UNDP
Islamabad, (TW) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan jointly inaugurated newly constructed model police stations in the merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Orakzai. This marked the successful completion of a project funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in partnership with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, for...
Pakistani Journalists Unite Globally with Launch of Pakistan Media Journalists Forum International.
VIENNA : Pakistani journalists have achieved a significant milestone on the international stage with the launch of the Pakistan Media Journalists Forum International. Journalists representing over 40 countries participated in the inaugural meeting, expressing their commitment to unite the global Pakistani journalistic community on a single platform. During the forum’s first session, the constitution was formally approved, and the General...
India should allow Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to visit Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice November 11, 2024 “Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.” George Bernard Shaw Amnesty International issued a report November 15, 2023, entitled, ‘NOBODY KNOWS WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KASHMIR.’ It is tragic that civilized nations have fallen from their lofty calling: namely, human rights...
ILO and SMEDA join forces to promote formalisation of SMEs in Pakistan
ILO and SMEDA will develop tools and solutions to advance the formalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises in Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan (TW) – Together with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a new project on “Facilitating the Transition to Formal Enterprises for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Home-Based Workers in Pakistan” that will develop...