Islamabad: In a significant move towards aligning Pakistan’s labour laws with international standards, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level committee meeting focused on the implementation of international conventions and commitments related to labour laws. The meeting, held in Islamabad, addressed the need for regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms that would synchronize domestic practices with global benchmarks.

According to Press Information Department, the discussions emphasized the importance of fulfilling international labour standards as a means to bolster Pakistan’s global economic engagement and enhance its export competitiveness and international trade standing. Senator Dar underscored the necessity for close coordination with provincial governments and the adherence to agreed timelines to meet national commitments and obligations.

The meeting saw the participation of key government officials, including the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, and the Secretaries of Commerce, Overseas Pakistanis, and Human Rights, alongside senior officials from relevant ministries and departments.