PBDN Archives - The Employers' Federation of Pakistan

The Soorty Model: Turning Inclusion into Impact

Posted on March 16, 2026Posted in PBDN, PBDN Featured

At Soorty, disability inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is embedded within the organization’s operational framework. By prioritizing reasonable accommodation and accessible infrastructure, Soorty demonstrates how inclusive practices can directly enhance productivity, employee retention, and workplace culture. The following stories reflect how a structured and intentional approach to inclusion creates meaningful opportunities for persons […]

Liberty Mills: Advancing Inclusion through Skills and Opportunity

Posted on March 2, 2026Posted in PBDN, PBDN Featured

Liberty Mills Limited, in partnership with NOWPDP, is demonstrating how inclusive employment can be effectively integrated into core business operations. By providing structured skills training and creating employment opportunities across key departments, the company is enabling persons with disabilities to contribute meaningfully while building sustainable careers. A key highlight of Liberty Mills’ approach is its […]

EFP-PBDN Elevates Accessibility Standards

Posted on February 25, 2026Posted in PBDN, PBDN News

As part of its ongoing mission to promote inclusive and accessible workplaces, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan-Pakistan Business and Disability Network (EFP–PBDN), recently conducted Infrastructure Accessibility Assessments at two leading companies, TATA Pakistan on 12 January and Towellers Limited on 18 February. This effort aims to strengthen disability inclusion within Pakistan’s corporate sector. The assessments […]

Building Disability Confidence: Empowering Managers to Lead with Inclusion

Posted on January 15, 2026Posted in PBDN, PBDN News

On 8th January 2026, the Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), in collaboration with Sightsavers, brought the conversation on disability inclusion to the heart of Pakistan’s digital banking sector through an engaging, full-day Disability Confidence Training at Raqami Islamic Digital Bank. From senior leadership to line managers and operational staff, participants came together for an […]

Celebrating Inclusion: Industry United for Inclusive Employment

Posted on December 10, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN News

On 4th December 2025, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan – Pakistan Business and Disability Network (EFP-PBDN), in collaboration with Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Program (CHIP), convened a Consultation Meeting on Disability Inclusion with Industry Representatives at the Mövenpick Hotel Karachi. Organized to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the consultation reaffirmed […]

Breaking Barriers, Winning Globally: DeafTawk Shines at the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN Featured

DeafTawk has reached a remarkable milestone on the world stage by winning 2nd place at the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) 2025, held at the prestigious Biban Forum in Riyadh, a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. Competing against more than 10,300 startups across 169 countries, advancing to the Top 100 finalists, and ultimately securing the […]

Belonging in Action: Azmat’s Role in Inclusive Jazz Customer Experience

Posted on November 27, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN Featured

Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported takes more than policy; it takes intent, leadership, and everyday action. Jazz exemplifies this commitment through employees like Azmat Amin Nezami, a dedicated member of the Customer Experience (CX) team whose journey is a testament to resilience, capability, and inclusive corporate culture. Azmat was not born […]

Strengthening Inclusion in Punjab: Disability Confidence Training at Sapphire Finishing Mills, Lahore

Posted on November 26, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN News

On 18th September 2025, the Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), in partnership with Sightsavers, held a full-day Disability Confidence Training session at Sapphire Finishing Mills in Lahore. The workshop brought together over 30 employees, including department heads, line managers, and HR staff, for an interactive conversation about disability inclusion in the workplace. The goal […]

National Forum on Employment of Persons with Disabilities

Posted on November 25, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN News

On 13th October 2025, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan-Pakistan Business and Disability Network (EFP-PBDN), in collaboration with GIZ, successfully hosted the National Forum on Employment of Persons with Disabilities, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, development partners, organizations for persons with disabilities, and employers committed to advancing inclusive employment practices across Pakistan. The forum served […]

Infrastructure Accessibility Assessment at Raqami Islamic Digital Bank

Posted on October 3, 2025Posted in PBDN, PBDN Featured, PBDN News

On 2nd Oct 2025 The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP), in collaboration with Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), conducted an Infrastructure Accessibility Assessment of the Head Office of Raqami Bank Limited. This initiative is part of PBDN’s continued efforts to promote disability inclusion in workplaces and ensure accessible and enabling environments for persons with […]