Drafting pro-worker labour codes
November 23, 2025
by – Iftikhar Ahmad & Raja Faiz-ul Hassan Faiz If you work in Pakistan today, on a farm or a construction site (unless it is
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Flagship Report
WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research have launched their third edition of their pioneering work, assessing labour rights across 145 countries on 46 dimensions. It is the first de jure index comparing statutory provisions on 10 substantive elements of ‘decent work agenda’. It covers the life span of a standard worker and the whole palette of workplace rights.
Islamic Labour Code
Based on our understanding of the Quran and Sunnah, the Islamic Labour Code is the prototype legal instrument, ready for adoption or adaptation by governments in Muslim countries as well as progressive enterprises worldwide, willing to embed Islamic teachings in their organizational cultures.
Violation Maps
Our Violation Maps showcase user submitted & publicly reported data on various workplaces rights violations across Pakistan. Issues like Occupational Accidents, Child Labour, Sexual Harassment, Working Conditions and Trade Union Rights are covered.
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Tolerated inequality
October 26, 2025
by -Iftikhar Ahmad & Sobia Mir In June this year, the World Economic Forum released the 19th edition of its Global Gender Gap Report, ranking
A Historic Shift for Labour Rights in Pakistan: From Fragmentation to Universal Protection
Iftikhar Ahmad
January 13, 2026
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Pakistan's rank on Global Gender Gap Index 2020
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Events and Industry/Public Engagements
