Labour codes?
The drafts of the Sindh and Punjab labour codes have been prepared by the respective provincial governments with assistance from representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The codes are…
How climate affects child labour
On the 12th of June each year, the International Labour Organization joins forces with ILO constituents and partners around the world to observe the World Day Against Child Labour. This…
Challenge child labour
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is one of the very few organizations in Pakistan that raises its voice against child labour and violence against minor workers. In Islamabad,…
Reconceptualization of labour issues
In the plethora of news stories and talk shows about the arrest of Imran Khan and related violence, there was hardly any mention of some real issues that the working…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
Overcoming barriers to female labour force participation–II
Constraints for female labour force participation in Pakistan Social and gender norms Social beliefs majorly hinder women’s engagement in paid employment in Pakistan. Women are unable to independently decide their…
Labour laws and productivity
Labour laws should also spotlight on productivity rather than the dampening effects of archaic laws from the times of Industrial Revolution that have hampered rather than promoted productivity. Labour laws…
Labour abuse
Oppression often comes in the most deceivingly innocuous forms; sometimes bite-sized and seemingly fruitful. The commodities they come in sugar-coat the not-so bite-sized exploitation they represent. In the 1770’s, tyranny…
The gig economy
As Pakistan experiences economic uncertainties and inflation, a ray of light shines through digital platforms, offering a transformative outlook on the future of work. The gig economy, once a niche…
Poverty, conflict and humanity
Regional and global organisations hold conferences and special sessions every year to ponder over factors contributing to poverty across the world. Politicians and members of the global elite make solemn…
