Feb 10: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) have agreed to collaborate and work together in tackling the serious challenges of unemployment and deteriorating job market in Pakistan. A delegation of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) visited PIDE here on Feb 9 and held meeting with PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr. Rashid Amjad. After the meeting a get-together was arranged for the delegation, which was attended by the senior and young faculty members. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rashid Amjad said that the two sides in their interaction today discussed some projects for future collaboration like exchange of scholars and research on the new economy paradigm. “Though the economic situation is not so good in Pakistan but we can tackle the … [Read more...]
PILDAT Briefing Session on Impact of the 18th Constitutional Amendment on Labour Rights
Islamabad, November 11; Citing complexities in 18th Constitutional Amendment relating to Labour laws, especially in terms of decentralisation of Workers Welfare Fund, implementation of State’s international agreements and the need for uniformity in minimum wages and standards, the panellists at the PILDAT Briefing Session urged the Federal Government to facilitate a uniformity in provincial labour laws through forums such as the Council of Common Interests. Panellists at the PILDAT Briefing Session on Impact of the 18th Constitutional Amendment on Labour Rights included Mr. Fasih Karim Siddiqi, Former Director, Employers Federation of Pakistan-EFP, Mr. Zahoor Awan, Deputy General Secretary, All Pakistan Workers Federation, Mr. Babar Sattar, Advocate who has been advising the Ministry … [Read more...]