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15th May, 2013
ANP workers upset by defeat despite sacrifices, uplift work
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
5th March, 2013
Blast at polio center in Jamrud hospital injures LHW
A lady health worker was injured in the blast which occurred on the second day of an anti-polio vaccination campaign being conducted in the area.
A lady health worker was injured in the blast which occurred on the second day of an anti-polio vaccination campaign being conducted in the area.
31st January, 2013
Two anti-polio workers killed in Upper Kurram explosion
An explosion near a motorcycle in Upper Kurram tribal region killed two anti-polio workers on Thursday, DawnNews reported.
An explosion near a motorcycle in Upper Kurram tribal region killed two anti-polio workers on Thursday, DawnNews reported.
28th January, 2013
Toxic gas kills eight in Loralai coal mine
Eight coal mine workers were killed and two others fell unconscious on Monday after accumulation of poisonous gas in a coal mine in Duki area of Balochistan's Loralai district.
Eight coal mine workers were killed and two others fell unconscious on Monday after accumulation of poisonous gas in a coal mine in Duki area of Balochistan's Loralai district.
23rd September, 2012
Twenty four feared dead as flash flood hits northeast India
A flash flood triggered by torrential rain has killed at least nine construction workers and left 15 others missing and feared dead in India's remote northeast.
A flash flood triggered by torrential rain has killed at least nine construction workers and left 15 others missing and feared dead in India's remote northeast.
18th September, 2012
Gadani’s shipyard workers
Some 40Kms west of Karachi, Gadani’s ship-breaking yards employ about 10,000 workers including welders, cleaners, crane operators and worker supervisors. The yards are one of…
Some 40Kms west of Karachi, Gadani’s ship-breaking yards employ about 10,000 workers including welders, cleaners, crane operators and worker supervisors. The yards are one of…
1st September, 2012
By sweat and toil
Workers in Pakistan strive hard to make a living, facing cumbersome obstacles including electricity outages, extreme weather conditions and lack of safety measures.…
Workers in Pakistan strive hard to make a living, facing cumbersome obstacles including electricity outages, extreme weather conditions and lack of safety measures.…
27th August, 2012
Mines of the Sor Range
Unsound safety and security conditions have made life very difficult for the non-local miners in the Sor Range of Balochistan.
Unsound safety and security conditions have made life very difficult for the non-local miners in the Sor Range of Balochistan.
25th July, 2012
457,000 workers sent abroad
Pakistan sent 457,000 workers to different countries in 2011 alone to mitigate unemployment and earn precious foreign exchange.
Pakistan sent 457,000 workers to different countries in 2011 alone to mitigate unemployment and earn precious foreign exchange.
27th June, 2012
Norway won’t halt oil worker strike for now
Norway does not no plan to halt a strike by the country's oil workers and may change its stance should the strike escalate.
Norway does not no plan to halt a strike by the country's oil workers and may change its stance should the strike escalate.
24th May, 2012
Pakistan in focus
Images from around Pakistan
Images from around Pakistan
19th April, 2012
Two ANP men among 10 killed in city
Nearly a dozen people were killed in the city as sporadic gun attacks on roadside restaurants and shops continued on a third consecutive day.
Nearly a dozen people were killed in the city as sporadic gun attacks on roadside restaurants and shops continued on a third consecutive day.
11th April, 2012
Workers remittances up by 21.45 per cent
Workers remittances have surged by 21.45 per cent to almost $9.8 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2011-12.
Workers remittances have surged by 21.45 per cent to almost $9.8 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2011-12.
31st March, 2012
German wage deal agreed, averts public-sector strike
Two million German public-sector workers will get a pay rise of 6.3 percent over a 24-month period, according to the government official leading the talks,…
Two million German public-sector workers will get a pay rise of 6.3 percent over a 24-month period, according to the government official leading the talks,…
12th January, 2012
On the streets of South Asia
Images from South Asia, capturing people busy doing their chores and making a living.…
Images from South Asia, capturing people busy doing their chores and making a living.…
7th January, 2012
Pakistan this week
Displaying images from all around Pakistan of labourers, women and children at leisure. Each in their own comfort zone or going an extra mile, making…
Displaying images from all around Pakistan of labourers, women and children at leisure. Each in their own comfort zone or going an extra mile, making…
2nd December, 2011
WB report: Pakistan among top 10 recipients of remittances
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1: World Bank’s new estimates released on Thursday placed Pakistan among top 10 recipients of remittances among developing countries, fetching $12 billion this year.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 1: World Bank’s new estimates released on Thursday placed Pakistan among top 10 recipients of remittances among developing countries, fetching $12 billion this year.
19th October, 2011
Life and labour in these lands
Scenes from the lives of labourers and workers in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. – Reuters Photos…
Scenes from the lives of labourers and workers in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. – Reuters Photos…
16th June, 2011
ILO passes landmark treaty to protect domestic workers
GENEVA: The International Labour Organisation on Thursday passed a landmark treaty giving protection to an estimated 52.6 million domestic workers across the world. The new…
GENEVA: The International Labour Organisation on Thursday passed a landmark treaty giving protection to an estimated 52.6 million domestic workers across the world. The new…
17th April, 2011
All in a day’s work
Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.–Jalal ad-Din Rumi…
Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.–Jalal ad-Din Rumi…
