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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ILO report flags 25% gender pay gap in Pakistan, highlights barriers to women's economic participation
Women in wage employment earn substantially lower wages than their male counterparts in Pakistan , according to a new report launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Dawn reported. The ' Pakistan Gender Pay Gap Report 2025 ' estimates the gender pay gap at approximately 25 per cent based on hourly wages and 30 per cent based on monthly wages. The gender pay gap in Pakistan is also significant by international standards. In comparison, lower-middle-income countries, the income group Pakistan falls under, have an average gender pay gap of 21% based on monthly wages and 17% based on hourly wages, Dawn stated. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Degree Data Science Others others Public Policy Management Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Product Management Cybersecurity Healthcare Digital Marketing Project Management MBA Leadership Data Science PGDM Data Analytics healthcare MCA Finance CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details While launching the report, Secretary of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to ensuring equal pay for work of equal value. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More He said the report and accompanying action plan represent a vital step towards identifying and addressing the barriers that hinder women's participation in the economy. "This would support Pakistan in progressively fulfilling its obligations under the ratified ILO Convention on Equal Remuneration and the Convention on Discrimination," Dawn quoted him as saying. ILO Country Director Geir Tonstol also reiterated institutional support for the cause. "We now have the evidence, the commitment, and the partnerships to move from promise to practice. The ILO stands ready to support Pakistan in advancing fair and transparent wage-setting systems, formalising informal work, and creating real opportunities for women across all sectors," Dawn reported. Live Events Alongside a large gender pay gap, the report highlights that women's employment remains limited in Pakistan. In 2021, women's employment rate was around 23% compared to 79% for men, a gender employment gap of 56 percentage points, one of the highest in the South Asia region, Dawn noted. This means that Pakistani women are substantially less likely than men to have paid jobs and that, even when they are in wage employment, women earn substantially less, the report said. The report also finds that women account for just 13.5% of employees in Pakistan. However, Dawn reported that data showed women in wage employment are more likely than men to have a high level of education. In addition, Dawn reported that women employees are more likely than men to work in the public sector, in formal employment, and jobs with permanent contracts, professional occupations, and larger firms.
Express Tribune
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Surrender of illegal weapons crucial for Kurram peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary, has emphasized the need for surrendering all illegal weapons to ensure permanent peace, safe travel, and the enforcement of law in Kurram tribal district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Addressing Kurram Grand Jirga participants at the Commissioner House, Kohat, on Tuesday evening, the Chief Secretary underscored the critical role of community cooperation in resolving conflicts. The meeting was attended by IGP Akhtar Hayat Khan, GOC Kohat Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Mutasim Billah Shah, RPO Kohat Abbas Majeed Marwat, Deputy Commissioner Kohat Abdul Akram, and prominent parliamentarians from Kurram district. The Chief Secretary stated that while the ongoing conflict in Kurram appears to involve two groups, extremist elements are attempting to exploit the situation to fuel hatred. He called upon both parties to identify and isolate such elements to prevent them from succeeding in their malicious designs. Highlighting the government's commitment, he reiterated that the Kohat Agreement will be implemented at all costs, with full cooperation from all concerned parties. "Understanding and tolerance are imperative to protect our areas and people. This situation must not be taken lightly," he added. The Chief Secretary further assured that the rule of law will be upheld without exception. "Strict legal action will be taken against anyone violating government orders or laws. FIRs are not mere formalities; they will be executed, and culprits will face severe punishment," he warned. Emphasizing unity and collective responsibility, he called on the youth of Kurram to actively participate in peace building efforts and urged both sides to work closely with the government to maintain law and order in the region. Earlier, the Chief Secretary along with IG Police visited Hangu district, where he reviewed the facilities at a temporary relief camp established for families evacuated from certain villages in Kurram. Expressing satisfaction with the arrangements, he met with displaced citizens and assured them of the government's commitment to addressing their needs.
