Living wages for gig workers
Iftikhar Ahmed
February 19, 2024
by – Iftikhar Ahmad & Ambreen Riaz in an era dominated by the gig economy, where flexible employment opportunities abound, a recent World Bank report
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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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Pakistan’s platform economy
Iftikhar Ahmed
September 14, 2023
by – Iftikhar Ahmad & Ambreen Riaz Pakistan is currently the sixth most populous nation globally. It is characterised by a significant youth demographic, with
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Pakistan's rank on Global Gender Gap Index 2020
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Events and Industry/Public Engagements
Workplace issues - Latest coverage in media
A Baloch ‘blogger’
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SMEs await new policy announcement
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