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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHIP (Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Programme) has a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the TEVTA Secretariat Punjab to collaborate on the Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship Project across Punjab province. In this context, CHIP has planned a pre-job fair meeting with potential employers in District Rawalpindi, in close coordination with […]
Sapphire Finishing Mills Ltd. champions workplace inclusion by empowering marginalized communities—especially persons with disabilities—through equitable hiring, certified skills training, and holistic support. These efforts promote economic independence while advancing broader goals of social equity and sustainable development. Empowering Persons with Disabilities Sapphire prioritizes inclusivity by supporting persons with disabilities, particularly through our collaboration with Deaf […]
The Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), with the support of EFP, ILO, GIZ, and Sightsavers, effectively organised the National Dialogue on Disability Inclusion and the 2nd EFP Disability Inclusion Recognition Awards. This flagship event marked a pivotal milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward building inclusive workplaces, bringing together more than 200 participants from the private […]
As part of its commitment to promoting inclusive employment practices in Pakistan, the Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN) In-House Disability Confidence Training at Akhter Textiles and AGI Denim in collaboration with Sightsavers for their HOD, Line Managers and Staff on 10th and 17th July, to build their capacity for disability inclusion. The session aimed […]
AGI Denim through its Parwaaz 2.0 initiative, has set a remarkable example in fostering an inclusive work environment for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Their structured approach to creating equal opportunities and ensuring accessibility has been transformative. The initiative began with a series of strategic meetings to outline objectives and establish a roadmap for success. An […]
