KP Police personnel patrol the area after an attack. — AFP/File Armed men set the vehicle on fire before fleeing with captives. Operation underway to recover the rest of the captives: sources. Police and CTD shot dead three TTP activists in a joint action. Security forces on Thursday rescued eight of the 17 civilian workers … Read more
Listen to the article Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) local government workers staged a protest in front of the KP Assembly building, demanding release of municipal funds which have not been provided by the provincial government. But the protest became tense when police used baton blows and tear gas to disperse protesters, according to Express News. The protesting … Read more
Sex workers in Belgium gained the right to health insurance, maternity leave, sick pay and other benefits under a world-first new law. The new legislation will allow sex workers to enter into employment contracts and enjoy the same legal rights and protections as any other employee, including a pension, unemployment benefits and annual leave. Consensual … Read more
A report commissioned by FIFA concluded that football’s governing body “has a responsibility” to compensate workers who suffered while hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The long-awaited report from FIFA’s Human Rights and Social Responsibility Subcommittee – finally released at midnight on Friday Central European Time – says the governing body “has taken a … Read more
Workers cross London Bridge railway and underground station during the morning rush hour in London, Britain, September 8, 2021. — Reuters UK workplaces are among the worst in Europe for long hours, tight deadlines and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, says report prepared as new Labor government plans tougher rules for employers. Three-fifths … Read more