KARACHI: Shelley Saxen Political and Economic Chief of US Consulate General said that US-Pakistan bilateral relationship is strong and continues to expand and our interest is in helping Pakistan grow its economy. She added that private sector must become more proactive to resolve Pakistan’s branding problem. Addressing members of the Board of Directors of Employers Federation of Pakistan, Saxen said that business delegations to US make lot of positive impact and it is important for business organisations to visit USA and interact not only with their counterparts but also with government officials. It is business community that can do pragmatic advocacy and lobbying in USA. She complimented EFP for its vision and for initiating and working on impressive projects to address Disability, Occupational Safety and Health, Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Skills Development, National Skills Passport and Labour Standards Compliance. She praised EFP for its leadership role in these initiatives. She gave clarion call for investing in people and transforming workers to become skilled and competent with latest technology and working environment.

Elijah Jatovsky Political Officer of US Consulate General said that he has recently arrived in Karachi. He appreciated hard work being done by EFP. He was specifically interested in knowing positive efforts of disabled workers in enhancing organisations’ productivity. He wanted to know any efforts made by EFP regarding agriculture workers and whether efforts are underway for their formal registration.  He desired to know viewpoint of EFP regarding introduction of Pakistan Accord.

Earlier, Muhammad Feroz Alam Vice President EFP highlighted efforts of EFP in formulation of Sindh Labor Policy, Gender Equality Policy and new Social Contract that are need of hour.

He informed EFP in collaboration with IBA, has diploma project on Employment Laws and Industrial Relations and this project has been widely appreciated by member companies.

Majyd Aziz former President EFP said that EFP has embarked on process to meet diplomats and sensitise them about EFP activities. He added that emphasis is now on Environment, Social and Governance as Key Performance Indicators.

Syed Nazar Ali Secretary General EFP, gave detailed powerpoint presentation about EFP, its role, initiatives and achievements. An animated interaction between diplomats and EFP Board members provided ideas and information for diplomats.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 11 2024

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