Islamabad: Ministry of Labour and Manpower has established a Complaint Cell in the Ministry on the directives of Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah.
The Cell will receive the complaints of workers for non-registration of workers and non-payment of minimum wages by employers, Old-age Pension, Old – age Grant, Survivor’s Pension, and [...]
Germany and UK to help more young people get job skills
Islamabad: Germany and UK announced a new commitment to Pakistan’s youth that will lead to better employment and income opportunities for young men and women across the country. With less than 1% of the population currently receiving technical training, this initiative which supports the government of Pakistan’s new National Skills Strategy, is vital for [...]
IFJ stands in solidarity with sacked media workers in Pakistan
Islamabad: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed by the sackings of media personnel at television stations and newspapers across Pakistan and calls on media owners to treat their workers with respect and to abide by Pakistan’s labour laws.
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), an IFJ affiliate, reports that hundreds of journalists and [...]
First visit by British Muslim Minister of Pakistani origin
Islamabad: The UK ’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sadiq Khan MP, is visiting Pakistan from 6th to 8th April 2009. This will be the first ever visit by a British Muslim Minister of Pakistani origin.
Sadiq Khan is visiting to share his experiences as a prominent member of the British [...]
6th Textile Asia 2009 Int’l Exhibition inaugurated by Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig
Karachi: Textile Asia – Int’l Textile & Garment Machinery Show is being organized for the 6th consecutive year from 5th to 8th April 2009 at Karachi Expo Centre – Ecommerce Gateway.
Chief Guest, Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Federal Advisor on Textiles, Ministry of Textile Industry, Govt. of Pakistan, alongwith Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President, Sohail Aziz, Executive [...]
U.S. Government thanks Government of Pakistan on the release of John Solecki
Islamabad: We welcome the release of American United Nations worker John Solecki and deeply appreciate the efforts of the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, law enforcement personnel and the continuing support of the Ministry of Interior for their tireless efforts in obtaining his freedom.
We will continue working with and supporting the Government and people [...]
Pakistan to strengthen ties with Royal Malaysian Navy
Islamabad: The visit of Pakistan Navy Ships BADR and NASR to Malaysia is yet another milestone in keeping up the good naval traditions of strengthening ties of friendship between the two brotherly nations of Pakistan and Malaysia and their two navies.
This was stated by Commodore Kamran Khan, Commander of the Mission from Pakistan Navy Ships [...]
PFUJ condemn massive retrenchment
Islamabad: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has taken strong notice of the massive retrenchment of media persons from TV channels like Dawn News, News One, Channel 5, Aaj, Geo, Samaa and print media Aaj Kal, Daily Jinnah Khabrian, Post, Alsharq and Pakistan Observer.
PFUJ has decided to hold countrywide protest rallies on Tuesday 7th April, while [...]
Islamabad Businessmen issues SOS call to CJP
ISLAMABAD: The National Traders Alliance (NTA) on Friday issued a SOS call to Chief Justice Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry asking him to save their businesses from organised property mafia.
Property owners have become a nightmare for traders who have spent their lifetime and resources establishing businesses. They deserve some peace of mind.
All the markets of federal capital [...]
