Happy to receive Mr Fuad Pashayev, new UNESCO Representative in Pakistan, at the ILO today. Great discussion on possible areas of collaboration between our two agencies, related to education, skills and decent work.

In Pakistan, the ILO partners with government, employers’ & workers’ organizations to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in the world of work. Read more about the ILO in 🇵🇰: bit.ly/3UUmUuC

#DecentWork transforms more than jobs—it strengthens entire communities. When work is fair and safe, everyone benefits. This is the ILO way.

Women in Pakistan earn nearly 25% less per hour than men for work of equal value. Strengthening labour inspection and promoting formalisation of workers and enterprises can help bridge the gender pay gap. Work of equal value deserves equal pay — everywhere, for everyone.

Saddened by the injuries caused by the fire at a garment factory in New Karachi Industrial Area today. ILO remains concerned about occupational safety & health standards in industrial zones. We stand with affected workers and reaffirm our support to work with stakeholders to

How can Pakistan use wage-setting mechanisms like minimum wages and collective bargaining to close the gender pay gap? Xavier Estupinan, Wage Specialist at the ILO shares his insights below⬇️

Today, on #WorldPatientSafetyDay, ILO 🇵🇰 joined partners including WHO Pakistan & the Islamabad Employees Social Security Institution to call for safe care for every newborn & child. Decent work, fair conditions for health workers, and stronger social protection for parents &

The gender pay gap in 🇵🇰 remains critical, with women earning 25% less than men for work of equal value. ILO, through its Decent Work Country Programme, supports the Government of Pakistan in strengthening wage policies to address gender pay gap & ensure equal pay for equal work.

Paying women and men equally for work of equal value isn’t only about fairness — it’s about prosperity. Families grow, businesses thrive, and economies become stronger. Strong legislation and effective enforcement are key. It’s time to act. It’s time to end inequalities.

Ensuring fair wages is vital to reducing inequalities and advancing social justice in Pakistan 🇵🇰. Our colleagues are joining a regional dialogue in Sri Lanka on living wages to share experiences and help shape this important world of work agenda. 🔗tinyurl.com/ydu98k2j

Millions in Asia-Pacific still earn below a living wage. At the @ILO’s regional dialogue in Colombo, 16 countries committed to wage systems that deliver dignity, equality & shared prosperity. Living wages are not aspirational—they’re achievable. 🔗 bit.ly/4nKE4r1

⚖️ Social justice means dignity, equal opportunity, and fairness—for everyone, everywhere. Let’s work together for a better world.

Great visit to Towellers Limited in Karachi today. Proud of the ILO-Towellers collaboration resulting in better compliance and increased competitiveness.👏 Kudos to Towellers Limited for efforts to advance gender equality. A diverse workforce is a productive workforce!

🔹Healthier. 🔹Wealthier. 🔹Better educated. 🔻But millions feel left behind. Excluded from opportunity and dignity at work. 📢 The ILO’s new report reviews 30 years of progress and persistent gaps 👉 ow.ly/3Lae50X0JOT #SocialJustice

Great visit to Gadani ship recycling yards this week with Pakistan Observer. Workers’ safety, rights & the environment must go hand in hand. In partnership with International Maritime Organization and the Norway MFA, ILO is supporting efforts to make the ship recycling industry safer, more sustainable & aligned

🤝Better working conditions are achieved through collective action. 🌍ILO Pakistan works with government, employers’ and workers’ organizations to build solutions that ensure that every worker can access rights and protection at work.