Livelihood

Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.

This uptick from 5.1 per cent in March and 4.9 per cent in February underscores emerging pressures in the labour market, particularly in rural regions where job opportunities remain scarce.

UNICEF has revealed that the country is on the brink of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by the year 2030.

Recognising the gravity of the situation, the planters' association urgently calls for coordinated, pre-emptive action.

For thousands of Bangladeshi fishermen and honey collectors, setting out onto the waters of the Sundarbans to earn a daily livelihood has abruptly devolved into a deadly gamble.

UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Kanni Wignaraja emphasized that standard economic management measures will not suffice in this landscape.

Ultimately, supporting the economic participation of Afghan women returnees is not just about individual survival; it is essential for the broader recovery and stability of Afghanistan’s communities.

The federal and provincial governments have swiftly condemned the massacre, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. High-ranking officials have reiterated their commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety of industrial workers in Balochistan.