Pakistan and Bangladesh exchanged views on shared challenges faced by their overseas labour force and discussed best practices in skills development and training for expatriate workers. On the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with Dr. Asif Nazrul, Adviser to […]
EMPLOYMENT
Punjab Sahulat Bazaars provide jobs to 9,200 people
LAHORE: Punjab’s 46 Sahulat Bazaars have provided employment opportunities to 9,200 people, officials said on Sunday, highlighting the economic and social impact of the government-run initiative. The bazaars, offering subsidized essential food items, have become a vital source of livelihood while easing the cost of living for residents. Read More: 30 additional Sahulat Bazaars to be set […]
Pakistan faces employment challenges despite moderate GDP growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow between 3 and 3.6 percent in the current fiscal year, according to international institutions, though recent monsoon floods have dampened growth prospects, particularly in agriculture. Despite exceeding the country’s population growth of roughly 2.6 percent, this moderate expansion may not translate into meaningful job creation or poverty reduction. […]
PM announces discounted power package for industries and farmers
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a discounted electricity package for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed at boosting productivity, exports, and employment. The prime minister unveiled the initiative during a meeting with experts and business community representatives from both sectors. Under the package, additional electricity will be provided to industries and […]
Minister reviews employment plan for Balochistan’s border districts
Chief Development Officer Asiya Perveen briefed Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on a comprehensive plan to create employment opportunities in the border districts of Balochistan. The initiative is part of a special assignment directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to uplift underserved regions of the province, said a press release issued here on […]
Sindh govt unveils job portal to help thousands find employment
The Sindh government has launched a job portal to help citizens find employment in both government and private sectors. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and other key officials attended the launch event. Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon highlighted that 65% of Pakistan’s population is youth, and this portal […]
Biden says US can confront inflation ‘without sacrificing’ economic gains
Washington: The latest batch of solid employment figures shows the United States can weather the inflation surge while maintaining healthy growth, President Joe Biden said Friday. “We’ve laid an economic foundation that’s historically strong,” Biden said, emphasizing the resiliency of the US economy despite rising consumer prices. “Now we’re moving forward to a new moment […]
Biden hails ‘historic’ rebound as US adds 850,000 jobs in June
President Joe Biden on Friday cheered the “historic” US rebound from the Covid-19 crisis as the economy gained 850,000 new jobs in June, cementing the evidence of a broad recovery. The uptick was better than expected and came after two months of disappointing results, buoyed by big increases in the hard-hit leisure and hospitality sector, […]