China's labour rights issues a threat to its trade deal with EU

Feb 15, 2021

Beijing [China], February 15 : Though Beijing has touted its investment pact with the European Union (EU) as a strategic breakthrough, concerns have arisen...

India, Qatar agree on institutionalising measures to promote, protect workers' rights

Dec 10, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 10 : India and Qatar have agreed on institutionalising measures to promote and protect the rights of workers, including settlement...

To continue availing GSP+ benefits, Pakistan needs to comply with human rights conventions

Oct 30, 2022

Pakistan needs to ensure the implementation of 27 UN conventions relating to human rights, labour rights and climate change for GSP+ benefits.

China exploit 40,000 child workers in cobalt mines of Congo

Jul 18, 2022

Washington [US], July 18 : China was found exploiting 40,000 child workers in cobalt mines of Congo and witnesses testified about the child labour...

Intl Labour Organization to probe rights violation in Myanmar

Mar 25, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], March 25 : The governing body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has decided to establish a Commission of Inquiry in respect...

Labour rights continue to be abused in Pakistan: Reports

Jun 27, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 27 : Workers in Pakistan suffer an abusive environment with blatant violations of their rights particularly in garment factories, according to...