LAHORE:Punjab University (PU) on Wednesday welcomed a high-level delegation of the Global Fair Pay Foundation (GFPF), in collaboration with the London Tea Exchange to promote the Global Fair Pay Charter and strengthen Pakistan’s role in advancing fair wages,workers’ rights,equal opportunities and sustainable development.
PU Pro Vice Chancellor(VC) Prof.Dr.Mahmood Saleem received the delegation,led by Founder of the Global Fair Pay Charter and Group Chairman of the London Tea Exchange Professor Sheikh Aliur Rahman.
The delegation also included Global Fair Pay Charter Ambassador for Pakistan, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries Sir Asif Bajwa and Co-Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Global Fair Pay Charter Farhan Farani.
The meeting was attended by DG Student Affairs,State and Security Rehan Sadiq Sheikh,Director External Linkages Prof.Dr.Yaamina Salman,Director Pakistan Study Center Prof.Dr.Amjad Abbas Khan Magsi,senior journalist Sohail Warraich,deans of various faculties and other senior university officials.
During the meeting,the delegation briefed the university leadership on the objectives,international outreach and achievements of the Global Fair Pay Charter.
The Charter aims to promote fair and living wages, equal employment opportunities,workplace health and safety, freedom of association and the elimination of child and forced labour.
It also focuses on environmental sustainability and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The delegation expressed interest in establishing Punjab University as a strategic academic partner to promote the Charter in Pakistan and strengthen institutional cooperation in research,education,social responsibility and sustainable development.
Professor Sheikh Aliur Rahman appreciated the university’s positive engagement and highlighted Pakistan’s potential to contribute to global efforts for fair wages, workers’ rights and social justice.
He emphasized the role of universities in shaping policies,conducting research and raising awareness about equitable economic development.
Prof.Dr.Mahmood Saleem welcomed the initiative and appreciated the foundation’s efforts to promote fair remuneration and social justice at the global level.
He expressed the university’s interest in exploring avenues of meaningful collaboration in fair employment practices,social responsibility,education and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.