Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Pakistan

29/07/2026

🌍 What should Pakistan prioritise to navigate future geopolitical challenges? 🇵🇰

Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf, former National Security Advisor, shares 3 key strategic priorities for the government in this video 👇



FES Asia-Pacific

22/07/2026

20/07/2026

What makes a city truly just and sustainable?

At the 2nd meeting of "Pakistan Socio-Ecological City Transformations Network" we convened practitioners, government representatives and researchers, back to the table.

Building on the foundation established during our first meeting, we deepened the discussion on the people who keep our cities running yet are too often overlooked; the informal and low-income workers. Together, we explored how the policy brief being developed as an outcome of the first meeting can be more closely aligned with the core principles of a just socio-ecological urban transition.

Our dialogue continued to center on four priorities for city transformation:
🔹 Strengthening Social Value Chains
🔹 Socially Inclusive Mobility Concepts
🔹 Sustainable Social Housing and Decent Living
🔹 Renewable Urban Energy Systems

With this second gathering, the multi-stakeholder Pakistan Policy Group reaffirms its commitment to sustained dialogue and collaborative action on socially just urban development.



FES Asia-Pacific

14/07/2026

As Pakistan advances towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future, ensuring that no worker is left behind is more important than ever. 🌎

The 5th National Labour Conference, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Pakistan, brought together government representatives, trade unions, labour leaders, academia, researchers, and civil society to explore pathways towards a just energy transition that promotes decent work, protects workers' rights, and strengthens social protection.

We were also joined by as Chief guest Chaudhry Salik Hussain, the Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.

The conference featured keynote remarks, expert presentations, and panel discussions on critical issues including:

🔹 Adaptive social protection for women informal workers
🔹 The role of trade unions in Pakistan's just energy transition
🔹 Challenges and opportunities in power sector reform
🔹 Perspectives from labour leaders on workers' rights, workplace realities, and the future of decent work

By fostering inclusive dialogue and evidence-based policy discussions, the conference aimed to contribute to a transition that is fair, equitable, and centered on the needs of workers and communities.

Watch the highlights below Sidra Saeed, FES Regional Climate Coordinator explains the What is National Labour Conference and how decent work and Just transition are interconnected.



FES Asia-Pacific

13/07/2026

🌱 From Power to Action: Pakistan Labour Academy Alumni Shaping the Future ✊

In 2015, FES embarked on an important journey with a simple yet powerful question: How can trade unions effectively harness their power and agency to create meaningful change?

The insights from that journey led to the development of the Power Resources Approach (PRA) Toolkit, a practical, action-oriented guide that helps trade unions and workers analyse their strengths, organise strategically, and transform challenges into collective action.

This time, we brought the PRA Toolkit to the alumni of the Pakistan Labour Academy (PLA). Building on the leadership skills they developed through the PLA, the alumni explored new tools and strategies to strengthen their campaigns and drive positive change within their workplaces and communities.

🔍 Together, they explored the four key power resources:

🏗️ Structural Power: understanding workers' position within the economic system
🤝 Associational Power: building strength through collective organisation
⚖️ Institutional Power: leveraging laws, policies, and formal mechanisms
🌍 Societal Power: creating alliances, shaping narratives, and mobilising public support

💡 Through SWOT analysis, vertical mapping, and campaign organising, participants learned how to combine these sources of power, develop more effective campaigns, and apply innovative strategies to achieve their goals.

This workshop was more than a training, it was an opportunity for Pakistan Labour Academy alumni to deepen their leadership, strengthen solidarity, and turn knowledge into action.

✨ Because when young trade union leaders understand their power, they are better equipped to shape a more just and equitable future for workers.

🎥 Watch the highlights below and discover what the Power Resources Approach (PRA) is all about. 👇



FES Asia-Pacific

09/07/2026

24/06/2026

جغرافیائی سیاست اور جیو اکنامکس کو سمجھنا پاکستان کے مستقبل کے لیے کیوں ضروری ہے؟

جانیئے اس سوال کا جواب رشید صافی کے اس ویڈیو میں

02/06/2026

🌍 What if Pakistan could see its own future and shape it?

FES Pakistan brought together key policymakers, economists, and civil society leaders for the National Strategy Lab Pakistan. Our goal? mapping geopolitical scenarios, identifying driving forces, and develop strategic options to steer Pakistan's sustainable development.

Watch Marc Saxer break it down what this lab is, why it matters, and how it equips decision-makers in Pakistan to navigate rapid change 👇



FES Asia-Pacific

27/05/2026