On Friday, 30th August 2024, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) had a productive meeting with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Yahya. During the session, Mr. Malik Tahir Javaid, President of EFP, presented a comprehensive roadmap for private sector engagement in the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework. Other notable attendees included Mr. Hasnain, […]
The Third Meeting of the Pakistan Business and Disability Network was organized in Karachi on 16 August 2024 with representatives present from the private sector, government bodies, organizations of people with disabilities, and people with disabilities themselves. Actionable solutions were discussed to empower people with disabilities, laying out key interventions for the PBDN plan for […]
At Meezan Bank, we are committed to setting trends and leading in all facets of our business. As part of our dedication to social responsibility and inclusive practices, our Human Resources and Learning & Development (HR, L&D) Group has crafted a robust strategy to integrate Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into our workforce. This initiative is […]
In a significant step towards inclusivity in Pakistan’s textile and fashion industry, EFP, with support from German Development Cooperation, has launched the Textile Chapter of the Pakistan Business and Disability Network (PBDN). Since its inception, PBDN has engaged employers to enhance disability confidence, build capacity to understand disability dynamics, and challenge perceptions and stigma associated […]
The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) launched the “Roadmap for Business Engagement” under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Pakistan in Karachi today. Developed with the technical support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), EFP’s launch is a step closer to the meaningful implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The […]
With a strong commitment to the Decent Work Agenda and the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities agenda of ‘leave no one behind’ EFP joined hands with ILO and Sightsavers Pakistan to establish an employer-led network ‘Pakistan Business and Disability Network’ to support and facilitate employers to become more inclusive of persons […]
