GIZ Pakistan News

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This news section holds background information on our work about topics impacting & driving the change in Pakistan. Unfold & receive regular updates and insights about our #JourneyOfChange.

22.08.2024

Pakistan: On the Frontline of Climate Change

‘Pakistan: On the Frontline of Climate Change’ provides journalists an overview of the impact, governance and legal structures, and tips to improve climate change journalism in an easy-to-understand format.

30.07.2024

Women in Textiles: How Humera Shehzad Rose Above Adversity

Discover how mentorship and international support helped Humera Shehzad thrive in Pakistan’s textile industry. Her journey highlights the vital role of gender equality and skills development in fostering sustainable economic growth.

09.07.2024

Women in Textiles: Yasmin Saleem’s Path to Empowerment

Intent on succeeding in Faisalabad's male-dominated textile industry, Yasmin Saleem overcame societal norms and numerous challenges. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of perseverance.

12.12.2023

Benazir Roufi: A story of hope and resilience

Benazir Roufi is an Afghan refugee living in Pakistan. She runs an Afghan Women Solidarity Cafe in Rawalpindi. She talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how the Urban Cohesion Hub in Rawalpindi supported her.

29.11.2023

Gupshup with Country Director's

Watch GIZ's fireside chat featuring our former Country Director, Tobias Becker, and the new Country Director for GIZ Pakistan, Angelika Fleddermann.

28.11.2023

Empowering Local Governments in Pakistan for SDG Success

Lawmakers and stakeholders gathered at the "National Meet on Sustainable Development Goals" to empower local governments. One focus: proposing constitutional amendments to Article 140-A like the inclusion of a 35% quota for women in local councils.

21.11.2023

Transforming Workplace Landscapes

The Labour & Human Resource Department (LHRD) Punjab has made a monumental leap in organisational excellence by embracing the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Discover LHRD’s CAF journey and the establishment of a CAF Community of Practice.

12.07.2023

Better vision, better opportunities

Nabeela, a 15-year-old student, participated in a vision and hearing screening. Little did she know that this screening would reveal a significant issue with her eyesight, one that could be resolved through a simple surgery.

15.06.2023

A small device for equal opportunities

For many children entering school is the most exciting experience of their childhood. The feeling of entering a classroom, meeting the teacher for the first time, and finally learning to write, count and read are memories to cherish for a lifetime.