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EFP-PBDN Elevates Accessibility Standards

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

Recognising Inclusion, Inspiring Action: Together for an Inclusive Workforce

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 […]

Empowering Inclusion Through Awareness, Action, and Legal Commitment

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 […]

PBDN and EFP Host Awareness Session for Employers on Disability Inclusion

The Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), in collaboration with the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) and supported by Sightsavers, hosted an Awareness-Raising Session for Employers on Disability Inclusion at the Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi. The session brought together over 40 organizations from diverse sectors to boost confidence in hiring persons with disabilities and to promote […]

PBDN – First Policy Roundtable on Disability Inclusion 

The Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN), a key platform advocating for disability inclusion in the workplace, successfully hosted the 1st Policy Dialogue on Disability Inclusion on 26 September 2024 in Karachi. The event brought together key stakeholders from government bodies, the private sector, development partners, and organizations of persons with disabilities to discuss policy […]

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