PU explores global fair pay partnership

LAHORE:

Punjab University (PU) on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation of the Global Fair Pay Foundation (GFPF), in collaboration with the London Tea Exchange, to discuss promoting fair wages, workers' rights, equal opportunities and sustainable development in Pakistan.

Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Mahmood Saleem received the delegation, led by Professor Sheikh Aliur Rahman, founder of the Global Fair Pay Charter and group chairman of the London Tea Exchange.

The delegation also included Sir Asif Bajwa, Global Fair Pay Charter ambassador for Pakistan, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries, and Farhan Farani, co-chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Global Fair Pay Charter.

The meeting was attended by Director General Student Affairs, State and Security Rehan Sadiq Sheikh, Director External Linkages Prof Dr Yaamina Salman, Director Pakistan Study Centre Prof Dr Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi, senior journalist Sohail Warraich, deans of various faculties and other university officials.

During the meeting, the delegation briefed university officials on the objectives, international outreach and achievements of the Global Fair Pay Charter.

The charter seeks to promote fair and living wages, equal employment opportunities, workplace health and safety and freedom of association.