Pakistan’s First Five Year National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2021-2026)

1. UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR). United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/ GuidingPrinciplesBusinessHR_EN.pdf Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 3 the protection of human rights, Pakistan also aims to strengthen its redressal mechanisms to ensure that victims are provided adequate remedies where business activity violates human rights. Commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s Constitution. Further, Pakistan has ratified several fundamental international human rights instruments, which have been transposed into the domestic regime through a variety of Federal and Provincial laws and policies. These include seven of the nine core human rights treaties Pakistan is a State Party to.2 Pakistan has also ratified International Labour Organization’s (ILO) eight core labour standards3, in addition to several further ILO conventions. Finally, Pakistan is also committed to achieving its targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which also reflect fundamental principles of human rights. While the NAP relates primarily to the proposed actions under eight priority areas through which Pakistan aims to implement the UNGPs framework (Chapter 3), it also explicitly specifies the State of Pakistan’s expectations of business enterprises (Chapter 4). These expectations relate to both the respect of human rights throughout the operations and value chains of a business enterprise, and the provision of adequate remedies to address adverse impacts. Implementation of the NAP, and the proposed actions under each priority area, in addition to effective inter-ministerial and inter- provincial coordination, will also require commitment from and credible action taken by the business community. Additionally, the inclusive participation and the vocal oversight of civil society, workers’ organisations, and other stakeholders will be vital in helping ensure that adverse human rights impacts occurring through business activity are brought to light and corrective action is taken in a timely manner.

2. That is, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention against Torture (CAT).

3. That is, Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29); Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87); Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98); Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100); Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105); Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111); Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138); and, Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182). 4 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 01 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS 1.1 | What is the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights? In relation to Business and Human Rights (BHR), the UNHRC established the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (UNWG) in 2011, which works to “promote the effective and comprehensive dissemination and implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”4 The UNWG has strongly urged States to adopt National Action Plans on BHR which form an effective platform for the implementation of the UNGPs. National Action Plans are policy documents through which States articulate priorities and actions that they intend to adopt to support the implementation of international and domestic obligations with respect to specific policy areas. In relation to BHR, a NAP is defined as an “evolving policy strategy developed by a State to protect against adverse human rights impacts by business enterprises in conformity with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”5 Many businesses in Pakistan are cognisant of their responsibility towards the protection and promotion of human rights. Some multinational companies and State-owned companies have incorporated policies that reflect international human rights standards, which can be further strengthened through complying with the State Expectations laid out in the NAP, as well as staying abreast of relevant legislative and regulatory actions being proposed. Further, the NAP builds awareness on the importance of human rights due diligence in business operations and supply chain management, which has emerged as a salient feature of the international human rights and sustainable development agenda.

4. OHCHR. Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises. https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business/Pages/ WGHRandtransnationalcorporationsandotherbusiness.aspx

5. United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights (UNWG). Guidance on National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/ Issues/Business/UNWG_NAPGuidance.pdf Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 5 1.2 | Five-Phase Process of the National Action Plan The formulation of the NAP is the result of a series of consultations with multiple stakeholders and a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on legislation and policy relevant to BHR in Pakistan. Pakistan proceeded in accordance with the five phase NAP process, as provided in the ‘Guidance on National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights’ (hereafter, NAP Guidance Document), published by the UNWG, that is, (1) initiation; (2) assessment and consultation; (3) drafting; (4) implementation; and, (5) update. With the finalisation and launch of this NAP, the first three phases have been completed. i. Initiation As a first step in the process, a formal commitment by the Government of Pakistan to develop a NAP was announced in November 2018 by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) at the Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva. This was followed by MoHR hosting an inter-ministerial meeting with relevant stakeholders, informing them of the plan and bringing them on-board, including through subsequent consultations with respective Provincial Line Departments. The Secretary, MoHR also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to developing a NAP during the Asia Pacific Forum held in June 2020. In September 2020, the MoHR, in the presence of Cabinet Ministers, and international and national stakeholders restated this commitment. Relevant government departments, civil society, and other stakeholders were identified and included in the subsequent NAP development process. An important step was the translation of the UNGPs in Urdu to facilitate awareness on the contents of the UNGPs. ii. Assessment and As part of the assessment and consultation process, an NBA was Consultation conducted to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive and targeted NAP, manifesting Pakistan’s commitment to overcoming the challenges and adverse human rights impacts resulting from business activity. The NBA was carried out utilising the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) - International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) Framework, which has been designed to adequately inform the formulation and prioritisation of actions in the NAP. The template 6 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights proposes a methodology to evaluate the current level of implementation in relation to all three pillars, and was contextualized to Pakistan’s requirements. In line with the DIHR template, each thematic area within the NBA was also aligned with the SDGs. The NBA was conducted using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. These included: • Desk review of (1) Constitutional obligations, legislation, judicial precedent, international laws and normative principles of thematic policy areas identified in the DIHR template; (2) Publicly available statements, policies, and procedures of over 100 companies; (3) Reports on corporate behavior in relation to business implementation of the UNGPs; and, (4) judicial and non-judicial grievance mechanisms as well as barriers to accessing them • Quantitative survey of a sample of companies focusing on human rights policies and frameworks within their organisations • Multi-stakeholder consultations and focus group discussions in Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan This process revealed several major issues concerning the protection, respect, and remediation of human rights in business activity. These included financial transparency and corruption in public procurement contracts, gender-based discrimination and equal opportunity in the workplace, lack of human rights due diligence mechanisms, limited scope as well as the poor implementation of occupational health and safety standards, inhumane working conditions and wages, prevalence of child and forced or bonded labour, heightened vulnerabilities of workers in the informal economy, and more. Additionally, through the NBA, it was demonstrated that while the UNGPs and BHR in Pakistan are relatively new concepts, several companies in the surveyed sample have in place Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives and Company Codes of Conduct. Most survey respondents stated that their companies have some form of internal human rights policies, including policies on the enforcement of the principle of non-discrimination, protection from sexual harassment, etc. Additionally, most respondents also stated that these human rights policies are communicated to company employees as well as third party stakeholders. However, only a few respondents stated that their companies employed more than a minute proportion of ethnic or religious proportions, and a minority of respondents stated that their companies had a fixed quota for the employment of women. Similarly, most respondents stated that their company did not allow their workers to exercise their right to freedom of association. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 7 iii. Drafting The process of drafting the NAP was in accordance with the NAP Guidance Document of the UNWG.6 Following the preparation of the zero draft, additional multi-stakeholder consultations were held in Quetta, Karachi, and Peshawar and further proposed actions were obtained through this approach. Relevant inputs from the consultations were then incorporated into the first draft of the NAP. In March 2021, this draft of the NAP was disseminated for comments to various Federal Ministries and Provincial Departments, as well as National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), and other stakeholders, with a reminder for comments sent in July 2021. Additionally, the draft NAP was also uploaded on a dedicated BHR website, hosted by the Ministry of Human Rights, with an open call for public feedback from civil society, academia, and international development organisations.7 Inputs received through these channels were carefully reviewed and incorporated into the NAP where relevant and feasible. iv. Implementation A NAP Secretariat will be established within the Ministry of Human Rights with the responsibility of coordinating efforts related to implementation of the NAP. Additionally, an inter-Ministerial and inter- Departmental NAP Steering Committee will be notified which will be composed of the major entities at Federal and Provincial levels responsible for implementation of the proposed actions of the NAP. The roles and responsibilities of the NAP Secretariat will include:

1. Coordination with relevant entities, at Federal and Provincial levels

2. Facilitation of NAP Steering Committee meetings

3. Any initial update, clarification, or strengthening of implementation plan if required, with approval of NAP Steering Committee

4. Data collection and management relevant to NAP

5. Conducting of NAP mid-term review

6. Translation of NAP into Urdu

7. Promotion of NAP and related awareness, education, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives, in coordination with relevant stakeholders including government, NHRIs, civil society, and business

6. UNWG. Guidance on National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights.

7. Ministry of Human Rights. Business and Human Rights Webpage. https://bhr.com.pk 8 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights v. Update The NAP Secretariat will conduct a mid-term review through consultations with all relevant stakeholders to gauge progress on the implementation of the NAP and identify any adjustments required. Near the conclusion of the five-year implementation period, the NAP Secretariat, will lead an evaluation to provide recommendations for the development of the subsequent NAP. 1.3 | NAP Priority Areas Informed by the recommendations of the NBA, strengthened by the consultations and focus group discussions with stakeholders at the Federal and Provincial levels, and under the framework of Pakistan’s legislative and policy framework, eight priority areas and constituent proposed actions have been identified. In accordance with devolution following the 18th Constitutional Amendment, where applicable, proposed actions are disaggregated by the Federal and Provincial levels. A total of 69 actions are proposed at the Federal and Provincial levels, under the following priority areas:

1. Financial Transparency, Corruption and Human Rights Standards in Public Procurement Contracts

2. Anti-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusion

3. Human Rights Due Diligence

4. Labour Standards and the Informal Economy

5. Child Labour

6. Forced or Bonded Labour

7. Occupational Health and Safety

8. Access to Remedy Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 9 1.4 | Coherence between the National Action Plan, Other Government Policies, and Pakistan’s International Commitments The protection of human rights is a fundamental concern for the State of Pakistan, and is enshrined in its Constitution and legislative framework. It is also reflected in its policy frameworks, including economic policies, which chart Pakistan’s ambitions and roadmap for strong and sustainable economic growth in the coming years. Pakistan is committed to inclusive and sustainable economic growth that places human dignity at its center. Consequently, a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, serves as a normative and operational framework to complement economic development that does not come at the expense of the protection and respect for human rights. The NAP also complements Pakistan’s National Action Plan on Human Rights 20168, focused on the implementation of key human rights priorities and international instruments, as well as crosscutting interventions for the protection of human rights. The Action Plan calls for a rights-based approach to development planning, strengthening of the National Human Rights Institutes (NHRI), the implementation of international commitments through capacity-building programs, and the effective functioning of Treaty Implementation Cells (TICs). The NAP will align with Pakistan’s commitments, and domestic frameworks relevant to the international human rights treaties and labour conventions introduced in the previous section, as well as reporting mechanisms relevant to treaty bodies, Universal Periodic Review, and the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. The increased awareness amongst rights-holders of the protections owed to them and the State expectations of businesses will help bolster a national effort towards the protection of human rights in the business context in Pakistan. This will strengthen Pakistan’s position as a responsible trading partner in the region and will also support its fulfillment of reporting requirements for international human rights mechanisms and other relevant frameworks. Additionally, the NAP will also support

8. MoHR. National Action Plan on Human Rights 2016. http://www.mohr.gov.pk/SiteImage/ Misc/files/APBL.pdf 10 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and complement Pakistan’s commitment to the SDGs, which seek to “advance the realization of human rights for all”9. Most of the SDGs directly or indirectly reflect international human rights and labour standards.10 The NAP will also complement frameworks with similar principles related to the protection and promotion of socially inclusive, sustainable, and responsible business operations, for example, Pakistan’s commitment to the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration). Recently, Pakistan became the first country in the Asia- Pacific region to appoint a National Focal Point for the application of the MNE Declaration, that is, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan. With the launch of the NAP, and in conjunction with complementary principles such as the MNE Declaration, Pakistan demonstrates its ongoing commitment to protect and promote human rights in business activity. Pakistan’s GSP+ Status, which was granted in light of and to support Pakistan’s efforts at strengthening compliance with the 27 core international conventions pertaining to human rights, labour, corruption and the environment, is contingent upon the implementation of these conventions, and will be further strengthened through the protection of human rights in business activity. The NAP provides a strong framework to support Pakistan’s commitments under schemes such as GSP+. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders, including business enterprises and civil society, to support the principles of the Protect, Respect, and Remedy framework, and the implementation of the NAP at the grass- roots level. It is hoped that this framework will help galvanise a national dialogue and effort with regards to a simple, but powerful, message that human rights and economic growth through business activity are not, and should not be perceived as, contradictory or mutually exclusive. The protection and respect for human rights in business activity in Pakistan will simultaneously fulfill the fundamental rights of its citizens, and also promote Pakistan’s economic competitiveness and role in a global market which increasingly emphasises ethical and responsible business practices.

9. OHCHR. Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. https://www. ohchr.org/en/issues/SDGS/pages/the2030agenda.aspx

10. For a full list of linkages between SDGs and human rights, please refer to the following summary table - OHCHR. Summary table on the linkages between the SDGs and relevant international human rights instruments. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/MDGs/ Post2015/SDG_HR_Table.pdf Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 11 1.5 | COVID-19 and the NAP The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an unprecedented crisis, exacerbating existing inequalities and endangering human rights, as detailed in a recent study conducted by MoHR in partnership with UNDP.11 It has also brought to light the fundamental relationship between business activity and human rights, and increased awareness about the responsibility of business enterprises to take actions to minimise the potential negative impacts of the pandemic on human rights in the context of business activity, through dialogue and collaboration with other stakeholders. Therefore, the pandemic has provided businesses with an opportunity to embed respect for human rights into their values, play an instrumental role in enhancing economic and social resilience to future crises, and support sustainable development. To build back from the epidemic sustainably, businesses should assess the impacts of COVID-19 on stakeholders, including the impact on workers related to their business operations as well as value chains. Workers should be retained where possible, with businesses endeavoring to mitigate, as much as is possible, the negative impacts of unemployment through consultation and dialogue with unions and other worker bodies. There must also be an acknowledgment that socially vulnerable groups, such as women, children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, minorities, transgender persons, and others, are particularly vulnerable to both the epidemiological and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such businesses should seek to mitigate the impacts upon them. Remedial mechanisms must also be strengthened to adequately handle complaints and problems raised by employees and other stakeholders, with a view to ensuring access to remedy. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the nature of business in terms of the increasing amount of corporate activity moving to the digital realm, and the rapidly increasing role of freelance work and the gig economy. In light of these rapid changes, it is imperative that human rights are given the same level of importance in the digital economy. It is crucial that the rights of workers in the digital economy are respected, and ethical guidelines concerning data protection and privacy are adhered to.

11. MoHR and UNDP. COVID-19 and Disaster Vulnerability in Pakistan: A Human Rights Based Analysis. http://www.mohr.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/COVID-19%20and%20Human%20 Rights%20Taskforce%20Report%20-%20FINAL%20edit.pdf 12 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 02 PROTECT, RESPECT, REMEDY FRAMEWORK Pillar I | State Duty to Protect Human Rights The UNGPs require States to protect human rights in the context of business activity. These principles may be seen as a restatement of Pakistan’s existing international obligations under the core UN human rights treaties and core ILO Conventions to which Pakistan is a State Party. Pakistan’s domestic legal framework provides various guarantees and includes protection of the rights of workers especially in relation to discrimination, minimum wage, forced labour and the elimination of child labour. There are several other laws that specifically deal with the human rights of citizens with regards to protection from environmental degradation, corrupt practices, unlawful land arrangements, tax evasion, etc. Additionally, Pakistan’s Constitutional and legal framework encompasses core principles of remediation, such as the independence of the judiciary and adequate access to justice. The NHRIs in Pakistan have an evolving role and special powers to protect human rights and improve Pakistan’s reporting standards internationally. In addition to the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), other NHRIs include the National Commission on Child Welfare and Development (NCCWD), the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC), and the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW). Additionally, the process is underway for the establishment of Pakistan’s National Commission on Minorities (NCM). The State of Pakistan is committed to introducing robust implementation mechanisms and legislative amendments to bridge existing gaps and provide effective remedies to those who are adversely affected by business activity. Pillar II | Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights The UNGPs attach great significance to the responsibility of businesses in respecting human rights, and this responsibility applies regardless of the size of the business enterprise. However, the means to address both potential and prevailing adverse human rights impacts are expected to be proportionate to the size of individual businesses and Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 13 the severity and scale of their human rights impacts. Further, the responsibility to respect human rights under the UNGPs is not limited to only the immediate and visible operations of a business, but also its relationships across its value chains. Principles 11 to 24 of the UNGPs relate to the corporate responsibility to respect human rights. The foundational principles explain that businesses have a fundamental responsibility to respect human rights and take action against any human rights impacts occurring, or with the reasonable potential to occur, as a result of their activities. The operational principles provide specific recommendations and guidelines for businesses with regard to their obligations in this regard. Businesses, across all sectors, have an immense capacity to affect human rights and thus must work with the State to ensure the protection and promotion of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. Additionally, it must be emphasised that the onus to respect human rights applies to all forms of business and economic activity, and thus applies equally to the informal economy, including home-based work and domestic work. In relation to the legal obligations upon business enterprises and employers relating to human rights, there are several laws that regulate the rights of workers, provide for the protection of vulnerable or marginalised communities and safeguard equal opportunity and remuneration for different classes of workers. Pakistan also has in place laws relating to corruption & bribery, protection of the environment, taxation, land arrangements, consumer protection and the right to information in the context of business activity. Pillar III | Access to Remedy In relation to the third pillar of the UNGPs, States are obliged to take appropriate steps for the provision of and access to effective and timely remedial mechanisms, judicial or non-judicial, to victims of adverse human rights impacts resulting from business activity. In relation to judicial mechanisms, the Constitution of Pakistan safeguards the independence of the judiciary and the right to a fair trial and due process. A significant challenge, in this regard, is the cost of litigation and the slow dispensation of justice due to the backlog of cases in Courts. Therefore, access to effective and timely justice is a serious concern for most litigants, especially those who fall in the lower income bracket. In this regard, the State of Pakistan has 14 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights taken several steps, including enacting the Cost of Litigation Act of 2017, which amongst several important measures, also discourages untimely and unnecessary adjournments in proceedings. In addition to judicial mechanisms, quasi-judicial bodies exist to regulate competition in business, unfair labour practices and industrial disputes. These bodies include the Ombudsperson Offices in all four Provinces relating to sexual harassment at the workplace, taxation, insurance and any complaints faced by the public from Federal Government Departments including State Owned Entities. Additionally, the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) has been established with the jurisdiction to resolve industrial disputes and unfair labour practices. Moreover, the NCHR has been established as an independent State body with an extensive mandate to protect and promote human rights. The NCHR has also been granted a quasi- judicial competence to investigate violations of human rights abuses either through individual complaints or through a suo motu capacity. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 15 03 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN PRIORITY AREAS AND PROPOSED ACTIONS The following sections list eight general proposed actions followed by proposed actions under each of the priority areas of the NAP. Attached to each proposed action are suggested performance indicators, to measure the progress of implementation, as well as relevant UNGP(s) and SDG(s) against which the proposed actions are expected to deliver progress. An implementation plan is provided in Annex 1 which lists entities relevant to the implementation of the proposed actions. To ensure policy coherence and fulfillment of the State of Pakistan’s commitment to the implementation of the UNGPs, as well as its binding international obligations, implementation of the proposed actions will require committed and ongoing inter-ministerial and inter- provincial coordination and cooperation. Furthermore, in addition to the responsibility of implementing entities, the inclusion and active participation of civil society, employers and workers organisations, the business community, NHRIs, and other stakeholders will be critical in the implementation of the NAP and the advancement of the Protect, Respect, and Remedy framework across business activity. 3.1 | General Proposed Actions Federal 1. Conduct a mapping exercise to chart national progress made against, and steps required to advance, the four elements of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, that is: (1) the eradication of modern slavery; (2) abolishment of child labour; (3) elimination of discrimination in business activity and the workplace, including the gender pay gap, and; (4) protection of the right to freedom of association. Performance indicator(s): (i) Mapping exercise report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 16 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

2. Review framework, engage with, and build the capacity of, National Human Rights Institutions to promote and sustain effective support to the implementation and oversight of the protection, respect, and remediation of human rights in the context of business activity. Performance indicator(s): (i) Review report; (ii) Number of capacity- building activities conducted with NHRIs in Pakistan UN Guiding Principle(s): 3, 8, 25, 27 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

3. Conduct a mapping exercise, including a consultative process, to assess the national legislative, policy, and regulatory framework relevant to human rights in the digital economy, including freelance work and the gig economy, and gather recommendations on steps needed to ensure the application of the Protect, Respect, and Remedy framework to the digital economy. Performance indicator(s): (i) Mapping exercise report (2) Number of consultations held UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 4. Review and update existing legislation to strengthen the protection Provincial of human rights within the context of business activity, incorporating gender equality as a foundational and cross-cutting theme, in line with Pakistan’s Constitutional and international obligations, and in support of the framework of the UNGPs. Performance indicator(s): (i) Review report; (ii) Number of laws updated UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

5. Issue and disseminate BHR guidelines for business enterprises in line with the NAP—its priority areas, proposed actions and State expectations of business enterprises—and with regards to non- financial reporting on corporate human rights policies, human rights due diligence, and remedial mechanisms. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 17 Performance indicator(s): (i) Development of Guidelines; (ii) Number of businesses to which Guidelines are disseminated UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

6. Strengthen regulations, with respect to overseas labour abuse, on the registration and oversight of recruitment agencies providing overseas employment opportunities, and work with other Governments to ensure safe and just labour migration. Performance indicator(s): (i) MOUs signed with other Governments; (ii) Number of recruitment agencies registered; (iii) Number of regulations strengthened UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

7. Clear the backlog of cases in Courts, and explore the feasibility of strengthening and promoting alternate dispute resolution mechanisms for the fair, effective, and timely redressal of human rights violations resulting from business activity. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of cases resolved; (ii) Usage of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8, 25, 26, 27, 28 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

8. Incorporate mandatory principles of Business and Human Rights, including the NAP and the UNGPs, into technical and vocational training. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of TVET programs incorporating principles of BHR, NAP, and UNGPs UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 4 – Quality Education; Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities 18 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 3.2 | NAP Priority Areas In addition to the eight general proposed actions above, the following sections elaborate on the proposed actions for each of the priority areas, introduced in Chapter 1.3, at the Federal and Provincial levels: 3.2.1 | Financial As established during the NBA and consultative process, lack of Transparency, Corruption financial transparency especially in relation to corruption and bribery and Human Rights are prevalent in Pakistan. These have a direct correlation with human Standards in Public rights as the lack of financial transparency contributes to money Procurement Contracts laundering, terror financing and tax evasion, which negatively impact social development programmes and human rights. Additionally, the nexus between corruption and the adverse impact on human rights needs to be explicitly highlighted in legislation and policies, and in the working of law enforcement bodies. Various laws and regulations have been introduced by the State of Pakistan to curb corrupt practices and activities involving bribery. Similarly, enforcement mechanisms have also been established to ensure the effective implementation of the laws and regulations prohibiting corruption and activities involving bribery. Public procurement in Pakistan is governed by various legislative instruments and the entire process is managed by the Public Procurement Regulataory Authority. Implementation of human rights standards in the context of business operations can be encouraged in public procurement processes by requiring evidence of demonstrable respect for human rights as part of the bid. In addition to this, financial transparency of companies should also be considered a condition for the approval of a bid. Proposed Actions 9. Pass the Whistleblower Protection and Vigilance Commission Federal Bill 2019 to ensure protection of whistle-blowers disclosing information related to financial discrepancies and corruption. Performance indicator(s): Enactment of the Whistleblower Bill UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

10. Review and update the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules to incorporate human rights due diligence as a key criterion in the bidding and evaluation process, and give preference to businesses that demonstrate actions taken to meet their human rights obligations. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 19 Performance indicator(s): (i) Updated rules incorporating human rights due diligence UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

11. Develop a model Code of Conduct, making explicit the relationship between business and human rights, for businesses that are State owned, controlled or which work with the State. Performance indicator(s): (i) Development of a Code of Conduct; (ii) Number of businesses to which the Code of Conduct is disseminated; (iii) Number of businesses that formally announce the adoption of Code of Conduct UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

12. Further strengthen judicial processes and create awareness on issues related to Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terror Financing (AML/CTF) to encourage financial transparency. Performance indicator(s): Number of trainings on AML/CTF UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 25 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 3.2.2 | Anti- As established during the NBA and consultative process, the Discrimination, Equal discriminatory treatment in business activity of women and vulnerable Opportunity, and or marginalised groups, including transgender persons, Persons with Inclusion Disabilities, minorities, migrant and refugee workers, and others, remains an ongoing challenge. Though legislation at both the Federal and Provincial levels exist for the protection of marginalised or vulnerable groups, further action is needed for the elimination of all forms of discrimination in business activity and the workplace. Pakistan, in line with its Constitution which embeds equality for all as a fundamental right, and in line with its international obligations emanating as State Party to ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, ILO Convention No. 100 (Equal Remuneration), ILO Convention No. 111 [Discrimination (Employment and Occupation)], and others, is fully committed to ensuring the equal participation without discrimination and equal protection before the law of women and vulnerable or marginalised groups. 20 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Proposed Actions 13. Ratify ILO Convention No. 190 (Violence and Harassment). Federal Performance indicator(s): (i) Steps taken required prior to ratification; (ii) Ratification of Convention UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

14. Enact proposed amendments to the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, including but not limited to clarifying, and expanding where required, definitional ambiguities in light of the objective and purpose of the Act, and to promote effective and comprehensive safeguarding against all forms of harassment in all workplaces. Performance indicator(s): (i) Enacting of proposed amendments UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 25, 26, 27, 28 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

15. Conduct a national study to determine the sectors in which significant gender disparity is prevalent, and utilise the findings of the study to assess and develop a policy regarding the mandatory reservation of quotas for women in different sectors. Performance indicator(s): (i) Report of national study; (ii) Number of consultations for the study; (iii) Development of a policy based on the consultations and baseline assessment UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 16. Review, and amend where required, existing laws pertaining to all Provincial forms of violence against women and girls, and ensure effective functioning of Gender-Based Violence Courts. Performance indicator(s): (i) Review report; (2) Number of laws amended UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 25, 26, 27, 28 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 21

17. Create Women and Transgender Persons’ Business Incubation Centres, and strengthen and facilitate existing ones in all Provinces, and provide equal funding opportunities for women and transgender-led businesses. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of Centres created or strengthened UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

18. Develop Labour Policies, or ensure implementation of existing Policies, which introduce a requirement for businesses to create an Internal Equal Opportunity Committee that receives complaints and conducts inquiries regarding wage gaps and discriminatory hiring practices. Performance indicator(s): (i) Policies developed or implemented; (ii) Notification of requirement regarding internal equal opportunity committee; (iii) Number of businesses that have established an equal opportunity committee UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

19. Strengthen existing, and develop where required, civil remedies for discriminatory action based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or any other factor. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of remedies developed or strengthened UN Guiding Principle(s): 25, 26, 29 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

20. Increase access to low-interest or interest-free loans to women and vulnerable or marginalised groups. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of consultations with financial institutions (private & public); (ii) Establishing a policy framework in conjunction with women’s advocacy groups; (iii) Implementation of policy 22 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 12 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

21. Provide capacity-building support in the value chain for women and vulnerable or marginalised groups, and build awareness about their rights under the law as well as available remedial mechanisms in case of violations of their human rights in business activity or the workplace. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of capacity-building and awareness-raising activities UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

22. Streamline regulatory requirements and procedures for business enterprises, aiming to reduce barriers to entry in business activity faced by women and vulnerable or marginalised groups. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of regulatory requirements and procedures streamlined UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities Provincial 23. Develop Provincial policies and mechanisms, or ensure implementation of existing ones, related to the non-discrimination and inclusion of women and vulnerable or marginalised groups in business activity, and the provision of safe, healthy, and dignified working spaces for women and vulnerable or marginalised groups in the workplace. Performance indicator(s): (i) Policies developed; (ii) Number of safe, healthy, and dignified working spaces established UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 23

24. Identify areas through a consultative process where additional funds need to be allocated to address gender inequality in business activity and the workplace. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of multi-stakeholder consultations for identification of areas that require budgetary allocation; (ii) Report on areas identified where additional funding is required UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 25 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

25. Increase awareness about harassment at the workplace and gender-based discrimination, and existing reporting and remedial mechanisms, such as the Provincial Ombudsperson. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of awareness-raising activities UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 8, 27 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

26. Conduct Provincial mapping exercises to comprehensively assess existing challenges and deficits, and provide recommendations to eliminate discriminatory practices against women and vulnerable or marginalised groups in business activity or in the workplace. Performance indicator(s): (i) Mapping exercise report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

27. Build, or further strengthen existing, partnerships with and facilitate businesses to increase disability inclusion in business activity and at the workplace. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of partnerships and activities with businesses on disability inclusion UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 8, 11, 12 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities 24 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

28. Encourage private and public sector businesses to reduce gender gap and consider developing quotas to ensure adequate participation of women in the economy. Performance indicator(s): (i) Consultations with relevant Government/private entities and stakeholders; (ii) Formulation of Policy on quotas for marginalised groups; (iii) Number of public & private organizations that have adopted the Policy UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

29. Establish Provincial Entrepreneurial Advisory Cells for and led by women and vulnerable or marginalised groups. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of cells established UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 8, 11, 12 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

30. Develop mechanisms to ensure vocational training of female prisoners to rehabilitate them and ensure their participation in the economy after completion of their prison sentences. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of female prisoners trained UN Guiding Principle(s): 3, 9 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities 3.2.3 | Human As established during the NBA and consultative process, the concept Rights Due of human rights due diligence in Pakistan currently lacks a legislative Diligence framework. An anticipated challenge in the implementation of human rights due diligence is uncertainty and reluctance amongst businesses regarding the regulatory requirements and potential costs of abiding by human rights due diligence standards. The responsibility to respect human rights applies to all businesses irrespective of their size. However, effective human rights due diligence frameworks account for the differences between the sectors, operating contexts, and circumstances of different kinds of business enterprises, and the potential severity and scope of their human rights impacts. Consequently, the scale and complexity of human rights due diligence actions undertaken by different enterprises may vary. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 25 Human rights due diligence is an increasingly prominent area of discussion around the globe, not as a tick-box compliance exercise, but as a vital means to obtaining better human rights outcomes. It is anticipated that export markets will be negatively affected in countries which fall behind in addressing human rights violations across their supply chains. A pragmatic mix of human rights due diligence mechanisms, including the adoption of voluntary and common standards by businesses, as well as the development of a legislative and regulatory framework, will support the strengthening of a sustainable and resilient Pakistani economy. The progress of mandatory human rights due diligence legislation around the globe, especially in important trading partners, will be closely followed by the Government of Pakistan. Pakistan benefits from trade schemes such as GSP+, and the continuous and improved protection of human rights in business activity will only serve to further strengthen Pakistan’s international trading relationships. Consistent Federal and Provincial coordination will be required to effectively conduct oversight and monitoring of compliance with human rights due diligence expectations. Progress in this regard will require strong communication and cooperation between relevant Ministries, Provincial Departments, and regulatory bodies for the establishment and oversight of human rights due diligence standards and guidelines, followed by the gradual development of a legislative framework. Proposed Actions 31. Develop policy, including a proposed regulatory model, on the Federal requirement of human rights due diligence for the approval of large-scale projects where the business activity poses a significant risk to the rights of a community at large, and incorporate into relevant existing Rules and Guidelines. Performance indicator(s): (i) Policy development; (ii) Incorporation into relevant existing Rules and Guidelines UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 17, 23 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 26 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

32. Conduct feasibility study of human rights certification and provision of market incentives for businesses which demonstrate respect for human rights across their operations, including conducting human rights due diligence and publicising their efforts. Performance indicator(s): (i) Feasibility study report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

33. Conduct feasibility study on the future enactment of mandatory human rights due diligence legislation in Pakistan, studying the legislative, regulatory, and economic framework in this regard. Performance indicator(s): (i) Feasibility study report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

34. Conduct a study on the potential impact of the future enactment of mandatory human rights due diligence legislation by major trading partners, such as the European Union, on Pakistan’s competitiveness in export markets, inflows of foreign direct investment, Pakistan’s role in global supply chains, and schemes such as GSP+. Performance indicator(s): (i) Assessment report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 27 Federal and 35. Develop and launch a Human Rights Due Diligence Partnership Provincial Project with the private sector, for the purpose of establishing a framework and standards for human rights due diligence reporting. Performance indicator(s): (i) Launch of Partnership Project UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 11, 12, 15, 17, 23 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

36. Establish voluntary and common standards for conducting and reporting human rights due diligence in business activity, applicable to both the direct operations and across the value chains of public and private enterprises. Performance indicator(s): (i) Development and dissemination of voluntary standards in line with international best practices UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 15, 17, 23 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutionss 28 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 3.2.4 | Labour As established during the NBA and consultative process, Pakistan’s Standards and the labour challenges stem from the lack of strict enforcement of labour Informal Economy laws at the ground level. In addition to child labour and forced or bonded labour, the focus of the subsequent sections, challenges include the working conditions of domestic and home-based workers, curbs on trade union activity, and sexual and physical abuse at the workplace. The respective Provincial Governments of Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa each passed a Labour Policy in 2018 committing to the provision of decent work for workers, in accordance with several ILO Conventions, and focusing on Occupational Health and Safety for workers, and the eradication of child labour as well as forced labour. Additionally, Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory have legislation regarding the rights of Domestic Workers. Pakistan has also ratified several ILO Conventions that require States to protect the rights of workers, eradicate child labour, forced labour or any forms of modern slavery. These conventions also require States to restrict working hours, prohibit all sorts of discrimination in employment and occupation, compensate workers incapacitated by occupational diseases, accidents or injuries and habilitation of disabled workers etc. The strengthened and effective enforcement of labour standards will promote the growth, benefits, protection, freedom, dignity, and equality of all workers across all sectors. Proposed Actions 37. Adopt a National Policy on Home Based Workers (HBW). Federal Performance indicator(s): (i) Adoption of Policy UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

38. Ratify ILO Convention No. 177 (Home Workers). Performance indicator(s): (i) Steps taken required prior to ratification; (ii) Ratification of Convention UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

39. Ratify ILO Convention No. 189 (Domestic Workers). Performance indicator(s): (i) Steps taken required prior to Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 29 ratification; (ii) Ratification of Convention UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 40. Incorporate the terms of all ratified ILO conventions into the Provincial legal framework governing the rights of all workers in Pakistan, including those in the informal economy. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendments made to legislation of High-Level Meetings and consultations with Stakeholders on the scope of the ILO Conventions; (ii) Enactment of relevant legislation; (iii) Development of relevant policies UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

41. Strengthen labour inspection mechanisms, including by ensuring the sufficient funding and capacity of the mechanisms, and conduct regular inspections of business enterprises, including in the informal economy, to safeguard adherence to minimum wage and other labour rights. Ensure inclusion of women as labour inspectors as well. Proposed Performance indicator(s): (i) Measures taken to strengthen labour inspection mechanisms; (ii) Number of inspections carried out UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

42. Conduct a review process of labour laws, standards, and policies to gauge the differentiated impacts or deficits of these laws, standards and policies on women and vulnerable or marginalised workers, including in the informal economy, and identify and enact as required new or amended laws, standards, or policies. Performance indicator(s): (i) Review process reports; (ii) Proposal of Amendments; (iii) Laws, standards, or policies enacted UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8 30 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

43. Register all labour, including in the informal economy, and establish, or strengthen existing, Labour Management Information Systems. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of newly registered individuals; (ii) Establishment or steps taken to strengthen of Labour Management Information Systems UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

44. Formalise all enterprises, including in the informal economy, and digitise business data. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of enterprises formalised; (ii) Number of businesses that have adopted digitisation UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8, 11, 15, 21 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

45. Formalise and strengthen wage payment mechanisms across all sectors, including the informal economy. Performance indicator(s): (i) Formalisation of wage payment mechanism; (ii) Number of persons newly covered under formalized wage payment mechanism UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 22, 23 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

46. Provide life insurance and ensure compulsory EOBI Registration. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of newly registered establishments/industries; (ii) Number of newly registered insured persons UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – No Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 31 Provincial 47. Ensure provision of appointment letter or employment contracts as a requirement in the informal economy. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of employees issued appointment letters/contracts; (ii) Results of labour inspections/ spot-checks UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 11 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

48. Pass Provincial legislation, or strengthen compliance with existing legislation, on Domestic Workers. Performance indicator(s): (i) Provincial legislation passed or steps taken to strengthen compliance UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

49. Conduct awareness raising campaigns including mass media drives, capacity-building workshops, and industry-specific campaigns about the unique challenges faced by informal workers and steps needed to address them. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of awareness-raising activities; (ii) Number of industries targeted UN Guiding Principle(s): 2, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

50. Conduct an Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on the tourism industry (including a gender impact assessment), with a focus on adverse human rights impacts. Performance indicator(s): (i) Impact Assessment Reports UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 1 – Zero Poverty; Goal 5 – Gender Quality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 32 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 3.2.5 | Child As established during the NBA and consultative process, legislation Labour regarding child labour in Pakistan requires more effective implementation and enforcement at the ground level. Additionally, lapses in procedural safeguards such as the appointment of labour inspection mechanisms hinder progress. Furthermore, greater consensus and coherence regarding the definitions of child labour, hazardous work, and the worst forms of child labour is also needed. The State of Pakistan is committed to fulfilling its obligation to eliminate child labour as per the Constitution, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ILO Convention No. 138 (Minimum Age), ILO Convention No. 182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour), as well as other international and domestic legal instruments. Additionally, in March 2019, the Ministry of Human Rights, with the support of UNICEF, launched a national Child Labour Survey. The results of this survey will be used to generate evidence-based cross-sectoral responses to support the eradication of child labour across Pakistan. Proposed Actions 51. Conduct a national study to determine progress made against the Federal elimination of child labour in all its forms by 2025 in line with SDG 8.7, and provide recommendations and actions for rectification of gaps. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendment of law UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 4 - Quality Education; Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

52. Amend the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act 1933 to raise the penalties payable, by both parents/guardians and employers, for the pledging and employment of children. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendment of law UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 4 - Quality Education; Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 53. Pass legislation, and amend existing legislation where applicable, Provincial and ensure implementation, on Employment of Children to (1) raise the age of a child, as defined by the legislation, to the compulsory school-going age of 16, per Article 25-A of the Constitution; (2) prohibit hazardous work under the age of 18; (3) raise the penalties payable for violations; and (4) include domestic work amongst schedule of hazardous occupations. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 33 Performance indicator(s): (i) Legislation or amendments enacted UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 4 - Quality Education; Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

54. Conduct nationwide awareness and advocacy campaigns on children’s fundamental right to education and the elimination of child labour. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of awareness-raising activities UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 4 - Quality Education; Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 3.2.6 | Forced or As established during the NBA and consultative process, there is a Bonded Labour strong Federal and Provincial legislative framework to address forced labour, however, challenges remain in implementation at the ground- level, including low conviction rates, and a lack of awareness amongst bonded labourers about their rights under the law. The Constitution of Pakistan and Pakistan’s core criminal legislation, the Pakistan Penal Code, prohibit forced or bonded labour. The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2018 and the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act 1992 also prohibit bonded labour. Additionally, the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act calls for the establishment of Vigilance Committees at the district level to monitor and report any instances of forced or bonded labour. Pakistan has ratified ILO Convention No. 29 (Forced Labour) and ILO Convention 105 (Abolition of Forced Labour), and is committed to eliminating forced or bonded labour. Proposed Actions 55. Ratify Protocol to ILO Convention No. 29 (Forced Labour). Federal Performance indicator(s): (i) Steps taken required prior to ratification; (ii) Ratification of Convention UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 34 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

56. Amend the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act 1992 to provide more stringent punishments against those violating the law and to incorporate provisions on Government aid and rehabilitation programs for victims of forced or bonded labour. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendment to law UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 25 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

57. Amend Section 374 of the Pakistan Penal Code (in relation to unlawful compulsory labour) to increase the sentence from the current one-year sentence up to a maximum of life imprisonment for the most severe violations. Performance indicator(s): Amendment to the Pakistan Penal Code UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 58. Ensure the establishment, proper functioning, and introduce Provincial capacity-building programmes for District Vigilance Committees, established under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1992. Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of District Vigilance Committees established and functional; (ii) Number of capacity- building activities UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 8 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 3.2.7 | Occupational As established during the NBA and consultative process, major Health and Safety challenges in Pakistan regarding occupational health and safety include an outdated legislative and policy framework which tends to limit its scope to factories and industrial sites. Additionally, there is a lack of consensus on definitions and criteria for what counts as a safe and healthy working environment. Furthermore, there is limited awareness or acknowledgement of the potential long-term impacts on the health of workers, specific to different industries and occupations, and the obligations of employers in this regard. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 has brought occupational health and safety to the forefront, resulting in ongoing national and Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 35 local debates on the right to health. Both the State and businesses are focused on the resumption and normalisation of economic activity, but this must be done in tandem with appropriate health and safety protections and preventive measures. Proposed Actions 59. Amend the Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923 with an updated Federal list of scheduled diseases, including COVID-19, against which compensation can be claimed. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendment with updated list UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

60. Update the Pakistan Penal Code to provide a comprehensive list of occupational hazards and the ambit of protection therein. Performance indicator(s): (i) Amendment with updated list UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

61. Ratify ILO Convention No. 155 (Occupational Safety and Health) and ILO Convention No. 187 (Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health). Performance indicator(s): (i) Steps taken required prior to ratification; (ii) Ratification of Conventions UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 62. Bring up-to-date health and safety legislation, standards, rules Provincial and guidelines, and independent enforcement mechanism for all sectors, with immediate priority allotted to the most hazardous sectors based on available data or reported concerns, and account for the differentiated needs of workers, including women, elderly workers, and others. 36 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of new or updated laws, standards, rules, guidelines, and independent enforcement mechanisms UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being; Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 3.2.8 | Access to As established during the NBA and consultative process, challenges Remedy in terms of access to remedy include unequal levels of access to remedy for women and vulnerable or marginalised groups, potentially high costs of litigation, lengthy delays in courts, and lack of awareness about legal rights and existing remedial mechanisms. The State of Pakistan commits to improving the effectiveness of its judicial and non-judicial grievance redressal mechanisms, and also expects businesses to ensure a reduction in barriers to accessing internal remedies within organisations. With respect to non-judicial grievance mechanisms (State-based and non-State-based), the principles of transparency, impartiality and predictability must be adhered to. Proposed Actions 63. Conduct a national mapping exercise to identify existing reporting Federal procedures for human rights violations occurring from business activity, and make recommendations for improved effectiveness. Performance indicator(s): (i) Mapping exercise report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 25 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

64. Conduct a national study on barriers to entry and advancement of women in the justice sector. Performance indicator(s): (i) National study report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 25 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Federal and 65. Establish Labour Courts in all districts, and review the existing Provincial framework of Labour Courts, including assessment of gender- responsiveness, and utilise the findings to increase and strengthen functioning of Courts to provide for the efficient handling of industrial disputes and the effective protection of labour rights. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 37 Performance indicator(s): (i) Number of newly established Labour Courts; (ii) Review reports; (iii) Budgetary allocations UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 25, 26 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

66. Establish Child Protection Courts in all districts, and review the framework of existing Child Protection Courts to include the authority to direct the training and rehabilitation of victims of child labour. Performance indicator(s): i) Number of newly established Child Protection Courts; (ii) Review reports; (iii) Budgetary allocations UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 25, 26 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

67. Establish and strengthen existing guidelines and compile best practices for the Judiciary to ensure effective remediation of human rights abuses occurring through business activity. Performance indicator(s): (i) Development of guidelines and best practices; and (ii) Dissemination of Guidelines UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 25, 26 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

68. Ensure the effective functioning of public grievance redressal mechanisms such as the Ombudsperson Offices and enhance their capacity to resolve complaints. Performance indicator(s): (i) Development of Capacity-building Initiatives; and (ii) Number of Capacity-building Trainings UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 3, 27 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities Provincial 69. Conduct compliance review to verify that effective and gender responsive organizational remedial mechanisms, including Inquiry Committees, are established in all public and private enterprises. Performance indicator(s): (i) Compliance review report UN Guiding Principle(s): 1, 2, 3, 12, 15, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29 Relevant SDG(s): Goal 5 – Gender Equality; Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities 38 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 04 STATE EXPECTATIONS OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISES To facilitate and guide business enterprises in ensuring compliance with and supporting the effective implementation of the NAP priority areas and the UNGPs, the State of Pakistan expects business enterprises to:

1. Evaluate their compliance with all applicable domestic laws relevant to the respect for human rights in business activity, and provision of corrective or remedial action in response to potential, ongoing, or past human rights violations resulting directly from their activity or through their business relationships across their value chains.

2. Ensure the elimination of child labour, forced or bonded labour, and all forms of modern slavery from their business operations and supply chains. This may be expedited through the utilisation of effective and thorough human rights due diligence (See Point 6 below).

3. Prevent, monitor, and address all forms of workplace discrimination and harassment. This can be done by complying with the Anti- Workplace Harassment Act through the establishment and operationalisation of Inquiry Committees for investigating claims of harassment within the workplace.

4. Develop and make publicly available a comprehensive human rights corporate policy which includes protection for women and vulnerable or marginalised groups.

5. Ensure that human rights corporate policies are communicated to their employees which can be done through mandatory human rights trainings at the start of employment and through regular trainings thereafter. Specific mandatory trainings should also be conducted for all personnel, including managerial and hiring staff, on anti-discrimination and equality at the workplace, focusing on anti-harassment, equal opportunity, workplace security and maternity leave/pay.

6. Establish adequate human rights due diligence mechanisms to identify, prevent, and remedy human rights impacts. Human rights due diligence should consider both internal risks that stem directly from business operations as well as external risks, which Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 39 relate to all other entities that the business work with across their operations or are linked with through their value chains. Human rights due diligence should be carried out before commercial operations and business activities, proportionate to the size and scope of the enterprise and the scale and complexity of its potential human rights impacts, and on a continuous basis to ensure that integrated findings from impact assessments shape future business decisions. Businesses should also ensure that the risks identified through due diligence and corrective actions taken are adequately reported and communicated to stakeholders, preferably in the form of an annual human rights due diligence report.

7. Identify and manage the human rights impacts of their operations during COVID-19 by using tools such as the Human Rights Due Diligence and COVID-19 Rapid Self-Assessment tool developed by UNDP within the BHR framework.12

8. Develop key performance indicators corresponding to the achievement of human rights goals and routinely review and update them to reflect national legislative and policy changes.

9. Ensure that all employees are given formal contracts of employment, which lay down their rights and obligations.

10. Develop, embed, and implement a corporate remedy strategy, which outlines the standard established by the business to provide for redressal of human rights complaints. Business enterprises are encouraged to provide publicly available information in relation to the redressal mechanisms (to relevant stakeholders) and how the same are used (through specific trainings to employees) to ensure that complainants understand avenues of redressal if their rights have been violated.

11. Make available remediation for human rights abuses in the supply and value chains of a business even when a business is not directly involved in a human rights violation but has the potential to adversely affect human rights.

12. UNDP. Human Rights Due Diligence and COVID-19: Rapid Self-Assessment for Business. https://www.undp.org/publications/human-rights-due-diligence-and-covid-19-rapid-self- assessment-business 40 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

12. Provide remedies to individuals who reside in the communities in which they operate. For this purpose, businesses should ensure that they have an open-door policy and are encouraged to enforce the right of access to information by providing publicly available information on how their human rights standards are maintained.

13. In addition to the UNGPs, be cognisant of and guided by international guidelines and principles such as the Gender Dimensions of the UNGPs13, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises14, OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct15, ILO’s Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work16, The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact17, Women’s Empowerment Principles18, OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains19, OECD Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector20, OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector21, OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas22, OECD Practical

13. OHCHR and UNDP. Gender Dimensions of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/Business/ BookletGenderDimensionsGuidingPrinciples.pdf

14. OECD. OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. https://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/ mne/48004323.pdf?_ga=2.151148985.1091937179.1621413404-1496119172.1618375870

15. OECD. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. https://www. oecd.org/investment/due-diligence-guidance-for-responsible-business-conduct.htm

16. ILO. ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. https://www.ilo.org/ declaration/lang--en/index.htm

17. United Nations Global Compact. Ten Principles. https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what- is-gc/mission/principles

18. Women’s Empowerment Principles. https://www.weps.org/

19. OECD and FAO. OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains https:// www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/rbc-agriculture-supply-chains.htm

20. OECD. OECD Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/OECD-Due-Diligence-Guidance- Garment-Footwear.pdf

21. OECD. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector. https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/stakeholder-engagement-extractive- industries.htm

22. OECD. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/mining.htm Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 41 Actions for Companies to Identify and Address the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Mineral Supply Chains23, IFC Performance Standards24, and other guidelines and standards applicable to their respective sectors.

14. Abide by relevant international standards under the International Organisation for Standardization, particularly ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility25, and ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety.26

15. Businesses are also encouraged to participate in initiatives such as the UN Global Compact27, Fair Labor Association28, Global Network Initiative29, Ethical Trading Initiative30, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative31, and similar networks, which will allow them to better understand and implement international human rights standards within the business context.

16. Utilise the available guidelines, resources, and toolkits on how to ensure respect for human rights in business activity provided by organisations such as the Business and Human Resource Centre32, Danish Institute of Human Rights33, Shift34, and several others.

23. OECD. OECD Practical Actions for Companies to Identify and Address the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Mineral Supply Chains. https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/child-labour-risks- in-the-minerals-supply-chain.htm

24. International Finance Cooperation. Performance Standards. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/ connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/Sustainability-At-IFC/Policies- Standards/Performance-Standards 25. ISO 26000. https://www.iso.org/iso- 26000-social-responsibility.html

26. ISO 45001. https://www.iso.org/iso-45001-occupational-health-and-safety.html

27. United Nations Global Compact. https://www.unglobalcompact.org/

28. Fair Labor Association. https://www.fairlabor.org/

29. Global Network Initiative. https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/

30. Ethical Trading Initiative. https://www.ethicaltrade.org/

31. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. https://eiti.org/

32. Business and Human Rights Resource Centre. https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/

33. Danish Institute of Human Rights. https://www.humanrights.dk/business-human-rights

34. Shift. https://shiftproject.org/ Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 1 Conduct a mapping exercise to Ministry of Human (I) Mapping exercise 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender chart national progress made Rights; Ministry of report Equality; Goal 8 – against, and steps required to Overseas Pakistanis Decent Work and advance, the four elements of and Human Resource Economic Growth; the Fundamental Principles and Development; Ministry Goal 10 – Reduced Rights at Work, that is: (1) the of Commerce Inequalities; ANNEXURES eradication of modern slavery; Goal 16 – Peace, (2) abolishment of child labour; Justice and Strong (3) elimination of discrimination Institutions in business activity and the workplace, including the gender pay gap, and; (4) protection of the right to freedom of association

Annex I | Implementation Plan 42 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2 Review framework, engage with, Ministry of Human Provincial Human Rights (I) Review report; (ii) 3, 8, 25, Goal 16 – Peace, and build the capacity of, National Rights; National Departments; Provincial Number of capacity- 27 Justice & Strong Human Rights Institutions to Commission for Labour Departments building activities Institutions promote and sustain effective Human Rights; conducted with support to the implementation National Commission NHRIs in Pakistan and oversight of the protection, for Child Welfare respect, and remediation of and Development; human rights in the context of National Commission business activity. on the Status of Women; National Commission on the Rights of the Child Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 3 Conduct a mapping exercise, Ministry of Human (I) Mapping exercise 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender including a consultative Rights; Ministry report (2) Number of Equality; Goal 8 – process, to assess the national of Information consultations held Decent Work and legislative, policy, and regulatory Technology and Economic Growth; framework relevant to human Telecommunication Goal 9 – Industry, rights in the digital economy, Innovation, and including freelance work and the gig economy, and gather Infrastructure; recommendations on steps Goal 16 – Peace, needed to ensure the application Justice and Strong of the Protect, Respect, and Institutions Remedy framework to the digital economy. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 43 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 4 Review and update existing Ministry of Human Cabinet Secretariat; (I) Review report; 1, 3 Goal 5 – Gender legislation to strengthen the Rights; Ministry of Law Provincial Human (ii) Number of laws Equality; Goal 8 – protection of human rights within and Justice Rights Departments; updated Decent Work and the context of business activity, Provincial Social Economic Growth; incorporating gender equality as Welfare Departments; Goal 16 – Peace, a foundational and cross-cutting National Commission Justice and Strong theme, in line with Pakistan’s on Human Rights; Institutions Constitutional and international National Commission obligations, and in support of the on Child Welfare and framework of the UNGPs. Development; National Commission on the Status of Women; Ministry of Industries and Production; Ministry of Commerce; Chambers of Commerce; Labour Unions; Ministry of Planning, Development 44 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and Reform; Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; Ministry of Climate Change; Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training; Ministry of Inter- Provincial Coordination; Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony; Parliamentary Functional Committee on Human Rights; National Commission on the Rights of the Child Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 5 Issue and disseminate BHR Ministry of Human Ministry of Law & Justice; (in) Development 1, 2, 3 Goal 5 – Gender guidelines for business Rights; Ministry Ministry of Interior; of Guidelines; Equality; Goal 8 – enterprises in line with the of Industries & Provincial Human (ii) Number of Decent Work and NAP—its priority areas, proposed Production; Ministry of Rights Departments; businesses to which Economic Growth; actions and State expectations Commerce Securities and Exchange Guidelines are Goal 16 – Peace, of business enterprises—and Commission of Pakistan; disseminated Justice and Strong with regards to non-financial Ministry of Overseas reporting on corporate human Pakistanis and Human Institutions rights policies, human rights Resource Development; due diligence, and remedial National Commission mechanisms. for Child Welfare and Development; National Commission on the Rights of the Child 6 Strengthen regulations, with Ministry of Overseas Ministry of Foreign (i) MOUs signed with 1, 2, 3 Goal 8 – Decent respect to overseas labour Pakistanis and Affairs; Ministry of other Governments; Work and Economic abuse, on the registration and Human Resource Human Rights; Provincial (ii) Number of Growth; Goal 17 – oversight of recruitment agencies Development Labour Departments; recruitment Partnerships for the providing overseas employment Ministry of Interior; agencies registered; Goals opportunities, and work with Provincial Human Rights (iii) Number other Governments to ensure Departments; Provincial of regulations safe and just labour migration. Home Departments; strengthened Provincial Overseas Pakistanis Commissions 7 Clear the backlog of cases in Federal and Provincial Ministry of Human (i) Number of 1, 3, 8, Goal 16 – Peace, Courts, and explore the feasibility District Courts; Rights; Ministry of Law cases resolved; (ii) 25, 26, Justice and Strong of strengthening and promoting Federal and Provincial & Justice; Law & Justice Usage of alternate 27, 28 Institutions alternate dispute resolution High Courts; Supreme Commission of Pakistan; dispute resolution mechanisms for the fair, effective, Court of Pakistan Human Rights Cell, mechanisms and timely redressal of human Supreme Court; Federal rights violations resulting from and Provincial Judicial business activity. Academies; Federal and Provincial Prosecution Departments Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 45 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 8 Incorporate mandatory principles Provincial Education Ministry of Social Welfare (i) Number of 2, 3, 8 Goal 4 – Quality of Business and Human Rights, Departments; and Small Industries; TVET programs Education; Goal including the NAP and the Provincial Human Business Community; incorporating 5 – Gender UNGPs, into technical and Rights Departments; CSOs & NGOs principles of BHR, Equality; Goal 8 – vocational training. Provincial Technical NAP, and UNGPs Decent Work and and Vocational Economic Growth; Training Authorities Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities 9 Pass the Whistleblower Ministry of Human Enactment of the 1, 3 Goal 16 – Peace, Protection and Vigilance Rights; Ministry of Law Whistleblower Bill Justice and Strong Commission Bill 2019 to ensure and Justice Institutions protection of whistle-blowers disclosing information related to financial discrepancies and corruption. 46 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 10 Review and update the Public Ministry of Law and Provincial Law (i) Updated rules 1, 2, 3, 4, Goal 8 – Decent Procurement Regulatory Authority Justice; Ministry Departments; Provincial incorporating human 5, 6, 8, 9 Work and Rules to incorporate human rights of Human Rights; Human Rights rights due diligence Economic Growth; due diligence as a key criterion Public Procurement Departments; Ministry Goal 9 – Industry, in the bidding and evaluation Regulatory Authority of Commerce; Provincial Innovation, and process and give preference to Commerce Departments; Infrastructure; businesses that demonstrate Goal 16 – Peace, Ministry of Industries and actions taken to meet their Justice and Strong human rights obligations. Production; Provincial Institutions Industries & Production Departments; Federal Cabinet; Provincial Governments; NGOs & INGOs with relevant expertise on public procurement; legal experts Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 11 Develop a model Code of Ministry of Human Ministry of Law & Justice; (i) Development of 1, 2, 3, 4, Goal 8 – Decent Conduct, making explicit the Rights; Ministry Ministry of Planning a Code of Conduct; 5, 6, 8, 9 Work and relationship between business of Industries and and Development; (ii) Number of Economic Growth; and human rights, for businesses Production; Ministry of Provincial Human businesses to which Goal 9 – Industry, that are State owned, controlled Commerce Rights Departments; the Code of Conduct Innovation, and or which work with the State. is disseminated; Infrastructure; Securities and Exchange (iii) Number of Goal 16 – Peace, Commission of Pakistan; businesses that Justice and Strong Provincial Labour formally announce Institutions Departments the adoption of Code of Conduct 12 Further strengthen judicial Ministry of Human National Accountability Number of trainings 1, 2, 3, Goal 16 - Peace, processes and create awareness Rights; Ministry of Bureau (NAB); Securities on AML/CTF 25 Justice and Strong on issues related to Anti- Law and Justice; and Exchange Institutions Money Laundering/Counter Anti-Corruption and Commission of Pakistan; Terror Financing (AML/CTF) to Economic Crime Wing State Bank of Pakistan; encourage financial transparency. (Federal Investigation Provincial Home Agency); Departments; Provincial Finance Departments; Provincial Law Departments; Supreme Court of Pakistan; High Courts; District Courts; Federal and Provincial Judicial Academies; Federal and Public Service Commissions; Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF); Anti-Terror Courts; Provincial Anti- Corruption Bodies 13 Ratify ILO Convention No. 190 Federal Cabinet of Federal and Provincial (i) Steps taken 1, 3 Goal 5 – Gender (Violence and Harassment). Pakistan; Ministry Ombudspersons on required prior Equality; Goal 16 - of Foreign Affairs; Harassment; Ministry of to ratification; (ii) Peace, Justice and Ministry of Law & Human Rights Ratification of Strong Institutions Justice Convention Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 47 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 14 Enact proposed amendments Ministry of Law & (i) Enacting 1, 3, 25, Goal 5 – Gender to the Protection Against Justice of proposed 26, 27, Equality; Goal 16 - Harassment of Women at the amendments 28 Peace, Justice and Workplace Act, including but Strong Institutions not limited to clarifying, and expanding where required, definitional ambiguities in light of the objective and purpose of the Act, and to promote effective and comprehensive safeguarding against all forms of harassment in all workplaces. 15 Conduct a national study to Ministry of Human Ministry of Commerce; (i) Report of national 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender determine the sectors in which Rights; National Ministry of Industries and study; (ii) Number Equality; Goal 8 – significant gender disparity is Commission on the Production; Provincial of consultations Decent Work and prevalent, and utilise the findings Status of Women for the study; (iii) Economic Growth; 48 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Commissions on the of the study to assess and Status of Women; Development of a Goal 10 – Reduced develop a policy regarding the policy based on the Inequalities; Ministry of Law & Justice; mandatory reservation of quotas consultations and Goal 16 – Peace, for women in different sectors. Provincial Human Rights baseline assessment Justice and Strong Departments; Ministry Institutions of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; Provincial Women Development Departments; CSOs and NGOs; Business Community 16 Review, and amend where Ministry of Human (i) Review report; 1, 2, 3, 8, Goal 5 – Gender required, existing laws pertaining Rights; National (2) Number of laws 25, 26, Equality; Goal 16 – to all forms of violence against Commission on the amended 27, 28 Peace, Justice and women and girls, and ensure Status of Women; Strong Institutions effective functioning of Gender- Ministry of Law and Based Violence Courts. Justice Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 17 Create Women and Transgender Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industries and i) Number of 1, 2, 3, Goal 5 – Gender Persons’ Business Incubation Revenue and Production; Ministry of Centres created or 5, 8 Equality; Goal 8 – Centres, and strengthen and Economic Affairs; Information Technology; strengthened Decent Work and facilitate existing ones in all Ministry of Human Provincial Human Economic Growth; Provinces, and provide equal Rights; Ministry of Rights Departments; Goal 9 – Industry, funding opportunities for women Commerce Innovation, and National Commission and transgender-led businesses. Infrastructure; on Human Rights; Goal 10 – Reduced National Commission on Inequalities the Status of Women; Ministry of Law & Justice; Provincial Law Departments; Provincial Commerce Departments; Provincial Industries and Production Departments; NGOs and CSOs; Federal and Provincial Women Development Departments; Business Community 18 Develop Labour Policies, Ministry of Law & National Commission (i) Policies developed 1, 2, 3, Goal 5 – Gender or ensure implementation Justice; Ministry on Human Rights; or implemented; 22, 27, Equality; Goal 8 – of existing Policies, which of Human Rights; National Commission on (ii) Notification 28, 29, Decent Work and introduce a requirement for Provincial Industries the Status of Women; of requirement 30 Economic Growth; businesses to create an Internal Department Provincial Human Rights regarding internal Goal 16 – Peace, Equal Opportunity Committee equal opportunity Justice and Strong Departments; Ministry that receives complaints and committee; Institutions of Overseas Pakistanis (iii) Number of conducts inquiries regarding wage gaps and discriminatory and Human Resource businesses that hiring practices. Development; Provincial have established an Labour Departments; equal opportunity Pakistan Federation of committee United Trade Unions; CSOs and NGOs; Business Community Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 49 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 19 Strengthen existing, and develop Ministry of Human Federal and Provincial (i) Number of 25, 26, Goal 5 – Gender where required, civil remedies Rights; Ministry of Law Commissions on the remedies developed 29 Equality; Goal 8 – for discriminatory action based & Justice Status of Women; or strengthened Decent Work and on gender, ethnicity, religion, Ministry of Commerce; Economic Growth; disability, age, or any other factor. Securities and Exchange Goal 10 – Reduced Commission of Pakistan; Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Provincial Human Justice and Strong Rights Departments; Institutions Provincial Women Welfare Departments; Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; Federal and Provincial Ombudspersons against Harassment of Women 50 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights at the Workplace; CSOs & NGOs; Business Community 20 Increase access to low-interest Provincial Provincial Commissions i) Number of 1, 2, 3, Goal 1 – No or interest-free loans to women Governments; State on the Status of Women; consultations with 8, 12 Poverty; Goal and vulnerable or marginalised Bank of Pakistan Social Welfare & financial institutions 5 – Gender groups. Women Development (private & public); Equality; Goal 8 – Department; CSOs (ii) Establishing a Decent Work and policy framework Economic Growth; & NGOs; Business in conjunction Goal 9 – Industry, Community; Planning with women’s Innovation, and and Development advocacy groups; (iii) Infrastructure; Department; Industries & Implementation of Goal 10 – Reduced Commerce Department; policy Inequalities Labour Department Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 21 Provide capacity-building support Non-Formal Education Provincial Technical (i) Number of 1, 2, 3, 8, in the value chain for women and Human Rights and Vocational capacity-building 11, 12, 25, and vulnerable or marginalised Department; Training Authorities and awareness- 26, 27, groups, and build awareness Vocational Training ; Provincial Social raising activities 28, 29 about their rights under the law Authorities; Ministry Welfare Departments; as well as available remedial of Social Welfare Provincial Educational mechanisms in case of violations and Small Industries; Departments; of their human rights in business Women Development activity or the workplace. Department ProvincialPopulation Welfare Department; NGOs & CSOs; Business Community 22 Streamline regulatory Provincial Commerce Provincial Commissions (i) Number 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 1 – No requirements and procedures Departments; on the Status of Women; of regulatory Poverty; Goal for business enterprises, aiming Provincial Social Law, Parliamentary requirements 5 – Gender to reduce barriers to entry in Welfare & Women Affairs & Human Rights and procedures Equality; Goal 8 – business activity faced by women Development Department; CSOs streamlined Decent Work and and vulnerable or marginalised Departments Economic Growth; & NGOs; KP Public groups. Goal 9 – Industry, Service Commission; Innovation, and Administration Infrastructure; Department Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 51 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 23 Develop Provincial policies Provincial Provincial Education (i) Policies 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender and mechanisms, or ensure Governments Departments; Provincial developed; (ii) Equality; Goal 8 – implementation of existing ones, Human Rights Number of safe, Decent Work and related to the non-discrimination Departments; Provincial healthy, and Economic Growth; and inclusion of women and Women Development dignified working Goal 10 – Reduced vulnerable or marginalised spaces established Inequalities; Departments; Provincial groups in business activity, and Goal 16 – Peace, Commissions on the the provision of safe, healthy, Justice and Strong and dignified working spaces Status of Women; Institutions for women and vulnerable or Provincial Planning marginalised groups in the and Development workplace. Departments; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Ombudsperson; Business Community; CSOs & NGOs; Provincial 52 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 24 Identify areas through a Provincial Women Provincial Finance (i) Number of 1, 2, 3, 8, Goal 5 – Gender consultative process where Development Departments; Provincial multi-stakeholder 25 Equality; Goal 8 – additional funds need to be Departments; Law Departments; consultations for Decent Work and allocated to address gender Provincial Planning Provincial Commission identification of Economic Growth; inequality in business activity and and Development son the Status of areas that require Goal 10 – Reduced the workplace. budgetary allocation; Inequalities Department Women; CSOs and (ii) Report on areas NGOs; Ombudsperson; identified where Provincial Workers additional funding is Welfare Bodies; required Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Provincial Industries Departments; Provincial Commerce Departments; Provincial Local Government Departments Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 25 Increase awareness about Provincial Women Media; Business (i) Number of 2, 3, 8, Goal 5 – Gender harassment at the workplace and Development Community; CSOs, awareness-raising 27 Equality; Goal 16 – gender-based discrimination, and Departments; NGOs and INGOs; activities Peace, Justice and existing reporting and remedial Provincial Information, Science and Strong Institutions mechanisms, such as the Commissions on the Technology Department; Provincial Ombudsperson. Status of Women Training, Management and Research Wing, SGA&CD Department; Provincial Public Service Commissions; Provincial Judicial Academies; Provincial Industries Departments; Provincial Commerce Departments ; Provincial Labour Departments; Provincial Information Departments 26 Conduct Provincial mapping Provincial Planning Provincial Commissions (i) Mapping exercise 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender exercises to comprehensively Departments; on the Status of report Equality; Goal 8 – assess existing challenges Provincial Law Women; Provincial Decent Work and and deficits, and provide Departments; Labour Departments; Economic Growth; recommendations to eliminate Provincial Human Provincial Social Welfare Goal 10 – Reduced discriminatory practices against Rights Departments Departments; CSOs & Inequalities women and vulnerable or NGOs; marginalised groups in business activity or in the workplace. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 53 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 27 Build, or further strengthen Provincial Special Provincial Human Rights (i) Number of 2, 3, 8, Goal 8 – Decent existing, partnerships with and Education Departments; Provincial partnerships and 11, 12 Work and facilitate businesses to increase Departments; Education Departments; activities with Economic Growth; disability inclusion in business Provincial Social Provincial Labour businesses on Goal 10 – Reduced activity and at the workplace. Welfare Departments; Departments; Provincial disability inclusion Inequalities Provincial Bait-ul-Maal Law Departments;; Departments / Bodies Provincial Management for Persons with and Professional Disabilities Development Departments; Provincial Planning and Development Department;Provincial Health Departments 28 Encourage private and public Provincial Provincial Human Rights (i) Consultations 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender 54 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights sector businesses to reduce Governments; Departments; Provincial with relevant Equality; Goal gender gap and consider Provincial Labour Planning Departments; Government/ 10 – Reduced developing quotas to ensure Departments Provincial Social private entities Inequalities adequate participation of women Welfare Departments; and stakeholders; in the economy. Provincial Law (ii) Formulation of Policy on quotas Departments; Provincial for marginalised Women Development groups; (iii) Number Departments of public & private organizations that have adopted the Policy 29 Establish Provincial Provincial Small and (i) Number of cells 2, 3, 8, Goal 5 – Gender Entrepreneurial Advisory Cells for Medium Enterprises established 11, 12 Equality; Goal 8 – and led by women and vulnerable Development Decent Work and or marginalised groups. Authorities; Provincial Economic Growth; Chambers of Goal 9 – Industry, Commerce & Industry Innovation, and Infrastructure; Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 30 Develop mechanisms to ensure Provincial Home Provincial Human Rights vocational training of female Departments; Departments; Provincial prisoners to rehabilitate them and Provincial Women Commissions on the ensure their participation in the Development Status of Women economy after completion of their Departments; prison sentences. Provincial Vocational Training Authorities 31 Develop policy, including a Ministry of Commerce; Provincial Commerce (i) Policy 1, 2, 3, 4, Goal 8 – Decent proposed regulatory model, on Ministry of Human Departments; Provincial development; (ii) 5, 6, 8, Work and the requirement of human rights Rights; Ministry Human Rights Incorporation into 17, 23 Economic Growth; due diligence for the approval of Industries Departments; Board of relevant existing Goal 10 – Reduced of large-scale projects where and Production; Investment; Pakistan Rules and Guidelines Inequalities; Goal the business activity poses Provincial Industries Environmental Protection 12 – Responsible a significant risk to the rights & Production of a community at large, and Departments Agency; Ministry of Consumption incorporate into relevant existing Climate Change; Ministry and Production; Rules and Guidelines. of Energy; Provincial Goal 16 – Peace, Women Development Justice and Strong Departments Institutions 32 Conduct feasibility study of Ministry of Commerce; (i) Feasibility study 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 8 – Decent human rights certification and Ministry of Industries report Work and provision of market incentives for and Production Economic Growth; businesses which demonstrate Goal 10 – Reduced respect for human rights across Inequalities; Goal their operations, including 12 – Responsible conducting human rights due diligence and publicising their Consumption efforts. and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 55 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 33 Conduct feasibility study on the Ministry of Commerce; Feasibility study 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender future enactment of mandatory Ministry of Industries report Equality; Goal 8 – human rights due diligence and Production Decent Work and legislation in Pakistan, studying Economic Growth; the legislative, regulatory, and Goal 10 – Reduced economic framework in this Inequalities; Goal regard. 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 34 Conduct a study on the potential Ministry of Commerce (i) Assessment report 1, 2, 3, Goal 8 – Decent impact of the future enactment 8, 9 Work and Economic of mandatory human rights due 56 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Growth; Goal diligence legislation by major 12 – Responsible trading partners, such as the Consumption and European Union, on Pakistan’s Production; Goal 17 competitiveness in export markets, inflows of foreign – Partnerships for direct investment, Pakistan’s the Goals role in global supply chains, and schemes such as GSP+. Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 35 Develop and launch a Human Federal & Provincial Ministry of Climate (i) Launch of 2, 3, 11, Goal 5 – Gender Rights Due Diligence Partnership Governments; Ministry Change; Ministry of Partnership Project 12, 15, 17, Equality; Goal 8 – Project with the private sector, of Human Rights; Commerce and Textile; 23 Decent Work and for the purpose of establishing Provincial Human Provincial Commerce Economic Growth; a framework and standards Rights Departments Departments; Ministry Goal 10 – Reduced for human rights due diligence Inequalities; Goal of Communications; reporting. 12 – Responsible Provincial Consumption Communications and Production; Departments; Ministry Goal 16 – Peace, of Energy; Provincial Justice and Strong Energy Departments; Institutions Ministry of Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs; Ministry of Industries & Production; Ministry of Law & Justice; Provincial Law Departments; Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency; Ministry of Health; Provincial Health Departments; Federal and Provincial Ombudspersons Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 57 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 36 Establish voluntary and common Provincial Ministry of Law and (i) Development 1, 2, 3, 11, Goal 5 – Gender standards for conducting and Governments; Ministry Justice; Ministry and dissemination 12, 15, 17, Equality; Goal 8 – reporting human rights due of Human Rights of Industries and of voluntary 23 Decent Work and diligence in business activity, Production; Ministry of standards in line with Economic Growth; applicable to both the direct Commerce; Provincial international best Goal 10 – Reduced operations and across the value Inequalities; Goal Human Rights practices chains of public and private 12 – Responsible Departments; Provincial enterprises. Consumption Law Departments; and Production; Provincial Commerce Goal 16 – Peace, Departments; Provincial Justice and Strong Industries and Institutions Commerce 37 Adopt a National Policy on Home Ministry of Human National Commission (i) Adoption of Policy 1, 2, 3 Goal 5 – Gender 58 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Based Workers (HBW). Rights; National on the Status of Quality; Goal 8 – Commission on Women; Provincial Decent Work and Human Rights; Labour & Human Economic Growth; Ministry of Overseas Resource Departments; Goal 10 – Reduced Pakistanis and Provincial Human Inequalities; Human Resource Development Rights Departments; Goal 16 – Peace, Provincial Commissions Justice and Strong on the Status of Women; Institutions Provincial Child Welfare Departments/Bureaus; National Commission for Child Welfare and Development; Provincial Law Departments; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of Planning and Development; Provincial Human Rights Departments; CSOs & NGOs Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 38 Ratify ILO Convention No. 177 Federal Cabinet of Ministry of Human Rights; (i) Steps taken 1, 2, 3 Goal 5 – Gender (Home Workers). Pakistan Ministry of Law & Justice; required prior Quality; Goal 8 – Ministry of Foreign to ratification; (ii) Decent Work and Affairs; Provincial Human Ratification of Economic Growth; Rights Departments; Convention Goal 10 – Reduced Provincial Commissions Inequalities; Goal 16 – Peace, Ministry of Overseas Justice and Strong Pakistanis and Human Institutions Resource Development; Provincial Child Welfare Departments/Bureaus; National Commission for Child Welfare and Development; Provincial Law Departments; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of Planning and Development; Provincial Human Rights Departments 39 Ratify ILO Convention No. 189 Federal Cabinet of Ministry of Foreign (i) Steps taken 1, 3 Goal 5 – Gender (Domestic Workers). Pakistan Affairs; Ministry of Law required prior Quality; Goal 8 – and Justice; Ministry of to ratification; (ii) Decent Work and Human Rights; Ministry Ratification of Economic Growth; of Parliamentary Affairs; Convention Goal 10 – Reduced Ministry of Planning, Inequalities; Development and Goal 16 – Peace, Reform Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 59 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 40 Incorporate the terms of all Ministry of Law and Provincial Treaty (i) Amendments 1, 2, 3 Goal 5 – Gender ratified ILO conventions into the Justice; Ministry of Implementation Cells; made to legislation Quality; Goal 8 - legal framework governing the Human Rights Ministry of Industries of High-Level Decent Work and rights of all workers in Pakistan, and Production; Meetings and Economic Growth; including those in the informal Ministry of Commerce; consultations with Goal 10 – Reduced economy. Stakeholders on Inequalities; Provincial Human Rights the scope of the Goal 16 – Peace, Departments; Labour/ ILO Conventions; Justice and Strong Trade Unions; Business (ii) Enactment of Institutions Community; Ministry relevant legislation; of Overseas Pakistanis (iii) Development of and Human Resource relevant policies Development; Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform 60 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 41 Strengthen labour inspection Provincial Labour and Provincial Industries i) Measures taken 1, 2, 3, 4 Goal 1 – No mechanisms, including by Human Resources Departments; Provincial to strengthen Poverty; Goal ensuring the sufficient funding Departments Commerce Departments; labour inspection 5 – Gender and capacity of the mechanisms, Provincial Human Rights mechanisms; Quality; Goal 8 – and conduct regular inspections Departments;; Provincial (ii) Number of Decent Work and of business enterprises, including Mines and Minerals inspections carried Economic Growth; in the informal economy, to out Goal 10 – Reduced Departments; Provincial safeguard adherence to minimum Inequalities; wage and other labour rights. Planning Departments; Goal 16 – Peace, Ensure inclusion of women as Provincial Social Welfare Justice and Strong labour inspectors as well. Departments; Provincial Institutions Women Development Departments; Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 42 Conduct a review process Provincial Provincial Commissions (i) Review process 1, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender of labour laws, standards, Government; on the Status of reports; (ii) Proposal Quality; Goal 8 – and policies to gauge the Provincial Labour & Women; Provincial of Amendments; (iii) Decent Work and differentiated impacts or Human Resources Law Departments; Laws, standards, or Economic Growth; deficits of these laws, standards Departments Provincial Human Rights policies enacted Goal 10 – Reduced and policies on women and Departments; Provincial Inequalities; vulnerable or marginalised Women Development Goal 16 – Peace, workers, including in the informal economy, and identify and enact Departments; Provincial Justice and Strong as required new or amended Departments of Institutions laws, standards, or policies. Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Provincial Labour Departments; Provincial Industries Departments; Provincial Commerce Departments; Provincial Rural Development Departments; Provincial Local Government Departments 43 Register all labour, including Provincial Provincial Finance (i) Number of 1, 3, 8 Goal 5 – Gender in the informal economy, and Government; Departments; Provincial newly registered Quality; Goal 8 – establish, or strengthen existing, Industries & Information and Public individuals; (ii) Decent Work and Labour Management Information Commerce Relations Departments; Establishment Economic Growth; Systems. Department; Provincial Labour or steps taken Goal 10 – Reduced Provincial Labour to strengthen of Inequalities; Departments; Provincial Inspectorates Labour Management Goal 16 – Peace, Law Departments; Justice and Strong Information Systems Provincial Planning Institutions Departments; Provincial Population Welfare Departments; Provincial Revenue Departments; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Business Community; CSOs & NGOs; Labour/Trade Unions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 61 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 44 Formalise all enterprises, Provincial Provincial Information (i) Number of 1, 3, 8, 11, Goal 5 – Gender including in the informal Industries, Mines Departments; Provincial enterprises 15, 21 Quality; Goal 8 – economy, and digitise business & Minerals, Labour inance Departments; formalised; Decent Work and data and Commerce Business Community; (ii) Number of Economic Growth; Departments; Labour/Trade Unions; businesses that have Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities; Provincial Social CSOs & NGOs adopted digitisation Goal 16 – Peace, Welfare and Human Justice and Strong Rights Departments Institutions 45 Formalise and strengthen wage Provincial Provincial Chief (i) Formalisation 1, 3, 8, 11, Goal 1 – No payment mechanisms across all Governments; Minister’s Inspection of wage payment 13, 15, 17, Poverty; Goal sectors, including the informal Provincial Finance Teams; Provincial mechanism; (ii) 22, 23 5 – Gender economy. Departments; Home Departments; Number of persons Quality; Goal 8 – Provincial Labour Provincial Information newly covered under Decent Work and Departments formalized wage Economic Growth; Departments; Provincial 62 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights payment mechanism Goal 10 – Reduced Local Government and Inequalities; Rural Development Goal 16 – Peace, Departments; Justice and Strong Provincial Mines and Institutions Minerals Departments; Provincial Planning and Development Departments; Provincial Population Welfare Departments; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Provincial Education Departments; Provincial , Provincial Education Departments; Provincial Human Rights Departments; Provincial Women Development Departments; Provincial Ombudspersons; Labour/ Trade Unions; Business Community Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 46 Provide life insurance and ensure EOBI; Provincial Provincial Industries and (i) Number of 1, 2, 3, 8 Goal 1 – No compulsory EOBI Registration. Labour and Manpower Commerce Departments; newly registered Poverty; Goal Departments Provincial Social Welfare establishments/ 5 – Gender Departments; Provincial industries; (ii) Quality; Goal 8 – Education Departments; Number of newly Decent Work and Provincial Human Rights registered insured Economic Growth; Departments; Provincial persons Mines & Minerals Goal 10 – Reduced Departments; Provincial Inequalities; Health Departments; Goal 16 – Peace, Provincial Law Justice and Strong Departments; Provincial Institutions Information Departments; Business Community; Labour/Trade Unions; Chief Minister’s Inspection Teams 47 Ensure provision of appointment Provincial Chief Minister’s (i) Number of 1, 2, 3, 11 Goal 5 – Gender letter or employment contracts Governments; Inspection Teams; employees issued Quality; Goal 8 – as a requirement in the informal Provincial Labour Provincial Human Rights appointment Decent Work and economy. Departments, Departments; Provincial letters/contracts; (ii) Economic Growth; Provincial Labour Labour Departments; Results of labour Goal 10 – Reduced Inspectorates Inequalities; Provincial Law inspections/spot- Goal 16 – Peace, Departments; Business checks Justice and Strong Community; Provincial Institutions Mines and Minerals Departments; Provincial Industries, Commerce and Investment Departments; Provincial Local Government Departments; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Provincial Women Development Departments Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 63 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 48 Pass Provincial legislation, or Provincial Provincial Law and (i) Provincial 1, 3 Goal 5 –Gender strengthen compliance with Governments; Parliamentary Affairs legislation passed Quality; Goal 8 – existing legislation, on Domestic Chief Minister’s Departments; Business or steps taken Decent Work and Workers Inspection Team; Community; Provincial to strengthen Economic Growth; Provincial Labour and Local Government compliance Goal 10 – Reduced Human Resource Inequalities; Departments; Provincial Departments Goal 16 – Peace, Social Welfare Justice and Strong Departments; Provincial Institutions Women Development Departments; Workers Welfare Boards; NGOs & CSOs 49 Conduct awareness raising Provincial Provincial Finance (i) Number of 2, 3, 8 Goal 8 - Decent 64 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights campaigns including mass Governments; Departments; Provincial awareness-raising Work and media drives, capacity-building Information, Science Industries & Commerce activities; (ii) Number Economic Growth workshops, and industry-specific and Technology Departments; Trade/ of industries campaigns about the unique Departments; Labour Labour Unions; Business targeted challenges faced by informal & Human Resources Community; Provincial workers and steps needed to Departments address them. Women Development Departments; Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Provincial Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities; Provincial Education Departments; CSOs, INGOs and NGOs Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 50 Conduct an Impact Assessment Provincial Provincial Finance (i) Impact 1, 3, 8 Goal 1 – Zero of COVID-19 on the tourism Governments; Tourism Departments; Assessment Reports Poverty; Goal industry (including a gender Departments Provincial Planning 5 – Gender impact assessment), with a focus and Development Quality; Goal 8 – on adverse human rights impacts. Departments; Provincial Decent Work and Excise and Taxation Economic Growth; Goal 10 – Reduced Departments; Provincial Inequalities; Goal Social Welfare 11 – Sustainable and Human Rights Cities and Departments; Provincial Communities; Goal Industries, Mines & 12 – Responsible Minerals Departments; Consumption Provincial Labour and Production; Departments; Provincial Goal 16 – Peace, Commerce Departments Justice and Strong Institutions 51 Conduct a national study to Ministry of Human (i) Amendment of law 1, 3 Goal 4 - Quality determine progress made Rights; National Education; Goal 8 against the elimination of child Commission on - Decent Work and labour in all its forms by 2025 in Human Rights; Economic Growth; line with SDG 8.7, and provide National Commission Goal 16 – Peace, recommendations and actions for Justice and Strong on the Rights of the rectification of gaps. Institutions Child 52 Amend the Children (Pledging Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Functional (i) Amendment of law 1, 3 Goal 4 - Quality of Labour) Act 1933 to raise Justice; Ministry of Committee on Human Education; Goal 8 the penalties payable, by Human Rights Rights; National - Decent Work and both parents/guardians and Commission on the Economic Growth; employers, for the pledging and Rights of the Child Goal 16 – Peace, employment of children. Justice and Strong Institutions Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 65 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 53 Pass legislation, and amend Ministry of Law and Ministry of Parliamentary (i) Legislation or 1, 3 Goal 4 - Quality existing legislation where Justice; Provincial Affairs; Provincial amendments Education; Goal 8 applicable, and ensure Law Departments; Parliamentary Affairs enacted - Decent Work and implementation, on Employment Provincial Labour Departments; Provincial Economic Growth; of Children to (1) raise the age Departments; Ministry Human Rights Goal 16 – Peace, of a child, as defined by the of Human Rights; Departments; National Justice and Strong legislation, to the compulsory Commission on the Institutions school-going age of 16, per Rights of the Child; Article 25-A of the Constitution; National Commission (2) prohibit hazardous work for Child Welfare and under the age of 18; (3) raise the Development; Ministry penalties payable for violations; of Inter-Provincial and (4) include domestic work Coordination; Ministry of amongst schedule of hazardous Interior occupations. 54 Conduct nationwide awareness Ministry of Human National Commission (i) Number of 1, 3 Goal 4 - Quality 66 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and advocacy campaigns on Rights; Provincial for Child Welfare awareness-raising Education; Goal 8 children’s fundamental right to Human Rights and Development; activities - Decent Work and education and the elimination of Departments Provincial Child Welfare Economic Growth; child labour. Departments/Bureaus; Goal 16 – Peace, National Commission on Justice and Strong the Rights of the Child; Institutions Provincial Social Welfare Departments; Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training; National Commission on Human Rights; Media; CSOs & NGOs; Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage; Provincial Education Departments 55 Ratify Protocol to ILO Convention Federal Cabinet; Ministry of Parliamentary (i) Steps taken 1, 3 Goal 8 – Decent No. 29 (Forced Labour). Ministry of Foreign Affairs required prior Work and Affairs; Ministry of Law to ratification; (ii) Economic Growth; and Justice; Ministry Ratification of Goal 16 – Peace, of Human Rights Convention Justice and Strong Institutions Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 56 Amend the Bonded Labour Ministry of Law and Ministry of Parliamentary (i) Amendment to law 1, 3, 25 Goal 8 – Decent (Abolition) Act 1992 to provide Justice; Ministry of Affairs; Parliamentary Work and more stringent punishments Human Rights Functional Committee on Economic Growth; against those violating the law Human Rights; National Goal 16 – Peace, and to incorporate provisions Commission on the Justice and Strong on Government aid and Institutions Rights of the Child rehabilitation programs for victims of forced or bonded labour. 57 Amend Section 374 of the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Interior; Amendment to the 1, 3 Goal 8 – Decent Pakistan Penal Code (in relation Justice; Ministry of National Commission on Pakistan Penal Code Work and to unlawful compulsory labour) to Human Rights the Rights of the Child; Economic Growth; increase the sentence from the Ministry of Parliamentary Goal 16 – Peace, current one-year sentence up to Affairs; Parliamentary Justice and Strong a maximum of life imprisonment Functional Committee on Institutions for the most severe violations. Human Rights; Federal Judicial Academy 58 Ensure the establishment, proper Ministry of Human Ministry of Planning, i) Number of 1, 3, 8 Goal 8 – Decent functioning, and introduce Rights; Provincial Development and District Vigilance Work and capacity-building programmes Human Rights Reform; Ministry of Committees Economic Growth; for District Vigilance Committees, Departments; Industries & Production; established and Goal 16 – Peace, established under the Bonded Provincial Labour National Commission on functional; (ii) Justice and Strong Labour System (Abolition) Act Number of capacity- Institutions Departments; the Rights of the Child; 1992. building activities CSOs & NGOs; Trade/ Labour Unions 59 Amend the Workmen’s Ministry of Law and (i) Amendment with 1, 3 Goal 3 – Good Compensation Act 1923 with Justice; Ministry of updated list Health and Well- an updated list of scheduled Human Rights being; Goal 8 – diseases, including COVID-19, Decent Work and against which compensation can Economic Growth be claimed. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 67 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 60 Update the Pakistan Penal Code Ministry of Law and National Commission (i) Amendment with 1, 3 Goal 3 – Good to provide a comprehensive list Justice; Provincial on Human Rights; updated list Health and Well- of occupational hazards and the Assemblies Provincial Labour being; Goal 8 – ambit of protection therein. Departments; Provincial Decent Work and Home Departments; Economic Growth; Provincial Health Goal 16 – Peace, Department; Labour/ Trade Unions; Business Justice and Strong Community; CSOs, Institutions INGOs & NGOs; Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of Industries and Production; Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination; Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; 68 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Provincial Human Rights Departments; National Assembly; Senate 61 Ratify ILO Convention No. 155 Federal Cabinet of Ministry of Foreign (i) Steps taken 1, 3 Goal 3 – Good (Occupational Safety and Health) Pakistan; Ministry Affairs; Ministry of required prior Health and Well- and ILO Convention No. 187 of Law and Justice; Parliamentary Affairs to ratification; (ii) being; Goal 8 – (Promotional Framework for Ministry of Human Ratification of Decent Work and Occupational Safety and Health). Rights Conventions Economic Growth; Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 62 Bring up-to-date health and Ministry of Industries Ministry of National (i) Number of 1, 3 Goal 3 – Good safety legislation, standards, rules and Production; Health Services, new or updated Health and Well- and guidelines, and independent Provincial Labour Regulations and laws, standards, being; Goal 5 – enforcement mechanism for all and Manpower Coordination; Provincial rules, guidelines, Gender Equality; sectors, with immediate priority Departments Health Departments; and independent Goal 10 – Reduced allotted to the most hazardous Provincial Mines & Inequalities; enforcement sectors based on available Mineral Departments; Goal 16 – Peace, data or reported concerns, and Chief Minister’s mechanisms Justice and Strong account for the differentiated Inspection Teams; Institutions needs of workers, including Ministry of Human Rights; women, elderly workers, and Provincial Human Rights others. Departments; Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform; Provincial Planning and Development Departments; NGOs & CSOs; Trade/Labour Unions; Business Community 63 Conduct a national mapping Ministry of Human NHRIs and CSOs at i) Mapping exercise 1, 25 Goal 8 – Decent exercise to identify existing Rights; Provincial Federal & Provincial report Work and reporting procedures for human Human Rights Levels Economic Growth; rights violations occurring from Departments; National Goal 10 – Reduced business activity, and make Commission on Inequalities; recommendations for improved Goal 16 – Peace, Human Rights effectiveness. Justice and Strong Institutions 64 Conduct a national study Ministry of Human Provincial Industries and (i) National study 1, 25 ): Goal 5 – Gender on barriers to entry and Rights; Provincial Commerce Departments; report Equality; Goal 16 – advancement of women in the Human Rights Federal & Provincial Peace, Justice and justice sector. Departments; National Ombudspersons for Strong Institutions Commission on the Sexual Harassment Status of Women Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 69 Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 65 Establish Labour Courts in Federal and Provincial High Courts, Supreme (i) Number of 1, 3, 25, Goal 8 - Decent all districts, and review the Governments; Court of Pakistan, Law newly established 26 Work and existing framework of Labour Ministry of Law and and Justice Commission Labour Courts; (ii) Economic Growth; Courts, including assessment Justice; Provincial of Pakistan; Ministry of Review reports; Goal 16 - Peace, of gender-responsiveness, and Law Departments; Parliamentary Affairs; (iii) Budgetary Justice and Strong utilise the findings to increase allocations Institutions Provincial Labour Provincial Parliamentary and strengthen functioning of Departments; Legal Affairs Departments; Courts to provide for the efficient handling of industrial disputes experts Trade/Labour Unions and the effective protection of labour rights. 66 Establish Child Protection Courts Ministry of Human High Courts; Supreme i) Number of newly 1, 3, 25, Goal 8 - Decent in all districts, and review the Rights; Ministry of Law Court of Pakistan; established Child 26 Work and framework of existing Child and Justice; Provincial Law and Justice Protection Courts; Economic Growth; 70 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Protection Courts to include the Home Departments; Commission of Pakistan; (ii) Review reports; Goal 16 - Peace, authority to direct the training and Provincial Law Provincial Human (iii) Budgetary Justice and Strong rehabilitation of victims of child Departments; Legal allocations Rights Departments; Institutions labour. experts Federal Public Service Commission; Provincial Service Commissions; Federal Judicial Academy; Provincial Judicial Academies 67 Establish and strengthen existing Ministry of Human Federal and Provincial (i) Development of 1, 3, 25, Goal 16 - Peace, guidelines and compile best Rights; Provincial Judicial Academies; guidelines and best 26 Justice and Strong practices for the Judiciary to Human Rights Provincial Human practices; and (ii) Institutions ensure effective remediation of Departments; Ministry Rights Departments; Dissemination of human rights abuses occurring of Law and Justice; Federal Public Service Guidelines through business activity. Provincial Law Commission; Provincial Departments Service Commissions; legal experts Performance Proposed Action Leading Entity Additional Entities UNGPs SDGs Indicators 68 Ensure the effective functioning Federal and Provincial Provincial Human Rights (i) Development of 1, 3, 27 Goal 5 – Gender of public grievance redressal Ombudsperson Departments; National Capacity-building Equality; Goal 8 – mechanisms such as the against Harassment Commission of Human Initiatives; and (ii) Decent Work and Ombudsperson Offices and of Women at the Rights; Services and Number of Capacity- Economic Growth; enhance their capacity to resolve Workplace; Ministry of General Administration building Trainings Goal 10 – Reduced complaints. Human Rights Inequalities Department; Legal experts 69 Conduct compliance review to Industries and Relevant Industries and (i) Compliance 1, 2, 3, Goal 5 – Gender verify that effective and gender Commerce Businesses review report 12, 15, Equality; Goal 8 – responsive organizational Departments; Fact 22, 23, Decent Work and remedial mechanisms, including finding Committees 25, 28, Economic Growth; Inquiry Committees, are 29 Goal 10 – Reduced established in all public and Inequalities private enterprises. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 71 72 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

Annex II | Actions Already Undertaken by Pakistan This Annex details some important actions already undertaken by the State of Pakistan, which form a robust foundation for the implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. A | General Measures Relevant to Business and Human Rights • The Ministry of Planning & Development is mandated to ensure achievement of the SDGs. • Inclusion of marginalised communities and women in the formal economy through enactment of laws facilitating the employment of transgender persons and women in different sectors. The Action Plan on Human Rights also prioritizes gender issues. • The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has provided guidelines on CSR, whereby public companies must report on how their activities protect and promote human rights. • Section 204 (2) of the Companies Act 2017 states that directors of a company are to act in good faith in promoting the objects of a company and must ensure that their actions are in the best interest of the company, its employees, shareholders, the community, and the environment. • There are several laws that relate to the protection of labour rights in line with international obligations and the ILO Conventions. Notably, the Industrial Relations Act 2012 calls for the creation of a National Industrial Relations Commission, which is mandated to deal with cases of unfair labour practices. • The Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules 2013 have been promulgated, which require that a Code of Conduct be created which articulates acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, and ensures that adequate systems are in place for the identification and redressal of grievances from unethical practices. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 73 • Protection from environmental degradation is also a priority for Pakistan. Under the State Bank Guidelines for Infrastructure Project Financing, companies must draft a description of environmental impact assessments and must report on health and safety issues to provide information as to the compliance of the project with relevant laws. • The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997 also provides for environmental impact assessments and initial environmental examinations to ensure the protection of the environment in carrying out business activity. B | Measures Relevant to NAP Priority Areas i. Financial • Corruption in the public sector has been criminalised under Transparency, various legislative instruments such as the Pakistan Penal Code Corruption and 1860 and the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947. Human Rights Standards in Public • The Local Government Acts and Ordinances, which apply at both Procurement Federal and Provincial levels, also provide guidance to public Contracts officials to ensure that their actions do not constitute corruption or misuse of authority. • The Eradication of Corrupt Business Practices Ordinance 1998 has also been promulgated to enforce anti-corruption laws against companies. This law criminalises any act of corruption carried out during business activity. • The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has been established to ensure the enforcement of laws and to investigate and prosecute crimes of corruption. In recent years, the independence of NAB has been strengthened to ensure that all cases of corruption and financial misrepresentation are thoroughly investigated. In this regard, the Federal Investigation Agency, and the Federal Board of Revenue supplement the work of the NAB to ensure that criminal actions involving corruption are adequately addressed. • The Provincial Anti-Corruption Establishments have also been set up to investigate offences of corruption by public servants. • The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has also been established at a Federal and Provincial level to assess procedures and take measures to improve governance, management, transparency, and accountability of all work related to public procurement. Should any changes require specific laws or rules, the Authority can recommend new laws and policies to the State to be enacted. 74 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights • Pursuant to Pakistan’s grey-listing by FATF, several laws and guidelines relating to AML/CTF have been passed. The Financial Monitoring Unit has been set up to investigate cases of suspicious transactions. The regulations and policies promulgated by the State in this regard aim to enhance financial transparency of different business entities. ii. Anti- Gender Based Discrimination Discrimination, • The Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Equal Opportunity, Act 2010 was passed to ensure the safety of women at the and Inclusion workplace. The Act requires each organization to ensure the creation of an inquiry committee to investigate and decide upon cases of harassment at the workplace. The power to investigate and decide upon cases of harassment also rests with the Federal and Provincial Ombudspersons for Harassment. • The Action Plan on Human Rights also sets out protection and empowerment of women as a priority area for intervention. Proposed actions include national policy guidelines on Gender Based Violence; review of all discriminatory legislation against women, establishment of new crisis centres for women and strengthening of existing centres at the district level. • Pakistan Decent Work Country Program I and II (2010-2015, 2016- 2020) are aimed at reducing discrimination faced by women at the workplace, with the objective of improving gender equality and facilitating access to equal work opportunities. It also requires business enterprises to comply with the principle of non- discrimination • The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 has been promulgated prohibiting discrimination against transgender persons. It explicitly prohibits unfair treatment in relation to employment, trade or occupation and the denial of or termination from employment or occupation based on gender. In this regard, a new welfare project for transgender persons has also been planned comprising skill-building and access to credit. • The Ministry of Human Rights has launched a helpline aimed at offering legal advice and support regarding women’s right to inheritance. The Ministry has also launched an awareness campaign on ‘Rights of the Girl Child’. • The National Commission on the Status of Women was created to promote and protect the economic, social, political, and legal rights of women. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 75 • Domestic legislation has been promulgated within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Punjab which ensure maternity benefits for women in employment. • Benazir Income Support Programme was inaugurated to provide social assistance to women by giving interest free financial assistance to female beneficiaries under their Waseela-e-Haq (Micro-Finance) programme to start their own businesses. Additionally, the Waseela-e-Sehat programme subsidizes health care for beneficiaries and provides life insurance to close to one million women while the Waseela-e-Rozgar programme provides vocations and technical trainings. Similary the Ehsaas Program includes components related to financial assistance, micro- credit, interest free loans, and similar initiatives for women and vulnerable or marginalised groups. • The Election Act 2017 was passed to improve women’s participation in elections by requiring political parties to field women candidates on at least 5% of the general seats for the National and Provincial Assemblies. The Election Commission of Pakistan is empowered to nullify results in constituencies where women’s turnout is equal to or less than 10% and to take necessary actions against any agreements that ban women from voting. Punjab • The Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 creates an obligation on public sector bodies to ensure a 33% quota for women in decision-making positions. • The Punjab Maternity Benefit Ordinance states that women cannot be discriminated against based on being expectant mothers. It establishes that employers must pay maternity benefits in such cases prior to and after the birth of the child. • The Punjab Commission on the Status of Women was established by the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2014 and enjoys a broad mandate, which includes the monitoring, implementation, and protection of laws to advance gender equality and to eliminate discriminatory practices against women. The Commission makes policy suggestions and undertakes research and is mandated to take up inquiries, and deal with relevant complaints. The Commission has also introduced a project on generating data “to advance Women’s Social and Economic well- being in Punjab” which aims to encourage female participation in the economic sphere, free from discrimination. 76 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Sindh • The Sindh Maternity Benefit Act 2018 prohibits discrimination against women based on being expectant mothers. It establishes that employers must pay maternity benefits to women employees prior to and after the birth of their child. • The Sindh Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010 ensures that women are provided adequate protection against harassment at places of work. Every organization is under an obligation to create an inquiry committee to investigate and decide open cases of harassment at the workplace in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A Provincial ombudsperson has been authorized under the Act to investigate and decide upon cases of harassment. • The Sindh Women Agriculture Workers Act 2019 was promulgated to protect the social security rights of female labourers in Sindh. • The Sindh Commission on the Status of Women was established pursuant to the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2015. However, the Commission was set up in 2017 after a two- year delay in drafting the Rules of the Commission. It is mandated to promote and respect compliance with social, economic, political, and legal rights of women to ensure the eradication of discriminatory practices against women. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Maternity Benefits Act 2013 creates an obligation on all employers operating in the Province to not knowingly employ new mothers at least till after 6 weeks of childbirth. Additionally, Section 7 states that employers cannot dismiss a woman without sufficient cause, only based on her pregnancy, and Section 5 makes provisions for maternity benefits to be paid for a period of 12 weeks. Such laws allow the protection of women, especially expectant mothers from discriminatory practices and regulate business activity to ensure that adverse impacts on the rights of women are curtailed. • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2018 ensures that women are provided adequate protection against harassment at places of work. Every organization is under an obligation to create an inquiry committee to investigate and decide open cases of harassment at the workplace. A Provincial ombudsperson has been authorized under the Act to investigate and decide upon cases of harassment. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 77 • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women was established under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Act 2016 and is mandated to oversee implementation of laws and policies to ensure the protection of women’s rights and to encourage participation in economic activity without any distinction. Balochistan • The Balochistan Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2016 provides adequate protection to women against harassment at places of work. Every organization is under an obligation to create an inquiry committee to investigate and decide open cases of harassment at workplace in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A Provincial ombudsperson has been authorized under the Act to investigate and decide upon cases of harassment. • The West Pakistan Maternity Benefit Ordinance 1958 applies in Balochistan which states that women cannot be discriminated against based on being expectant mothers. It establishes that employers must pay maternity benefits in such cases prior to and after the birth of the child. • The Women Development Department, Balochistan was created in 2009 and its primary aim is the elimination of socio- economic discrimination against women. It is responsible for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Women and the implementation of CEDAW for Balochistan, which includes the creation of policies and regulatory practices that target business enterprises to curb discrimination against women at the workplace. • The Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Policy was launched in 2013 and the Action Plan there under has authorized the Women Development Department to implement the same. 78 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights a. Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups and Marginalised Communities in Workplace ICT • The ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Act was enacted in 2020. Punjab • The Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance 1981 applies in Punjab and provides support to Persons with Disabilities to find employment and be treated equally at places of work. • The Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019 prohibits employers from paying less than the minimum wage to any employee, thus the payment of lower wages on a discriminatory basis towards vulnerable and marginalised communities, for example, religious minorities, is not permitted. • The Punjab Labor Policy 2018 contains a separate chapter focusing on vulnerable groups of workers. • The Punjab Commission on the Status of Women was established to empower women and promote gender equality. • The Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Department was established in 2008 to uplift minority rights and promote human rights in Punjab. The Department deals with human rights abuses and has established a Minority Advisory Council and a Provincial Task Force on human rights to promote economic, social, and religious welfare of minorities to ensure that discriminatory practices are curbed by way of suggestions for legislative change. • The Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons has the mandate to safeguard the rights of Persons with Disabilities. This includes the creation of policies which encourage anti- discriminatory laws in all spheres, including non-discrimination in employment. Sindh • Section 8 of the Sindh Differently Abled Persons (Employment, Rehabilitation and Welfare) Act 2014 stipulates that not less than 2% of the total number of persons employed must be Persons with Disabilities. • The Sindh Minimum Wages Act 2015 prohibits employers from paying less than the minimum wage to any employee, thus the payment of lower wages on a discriminatory basis towards Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 79 vulnerable and marginalised communities, for example, religious minorities, is not permitted. • The Sindh Labor Policy 2018 contains a separate chapter that covers the following: i. Mine Workers iv. Bonded Labour ii. Women v. Special Persons iii. Child Labour • The Sindh Minorities’ Affairs Department was established in 1995 and acts as a standalone department. It is mandated to ensure the protection of rights of minorities’ by facilitating the formulation of relevant policies, and by reviewing the existing framework which regulates the protection of minority rights in Pakistan. • The Sindh Women Agricultural Workers Act was enacted in 2019. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Amendment Act, 2012 focuses on the regulation and introduction of laws and practices that curb anti-discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in employment and emphasizes the need to ensure equal opportunities for such individuals as well. • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minimum Wages Act 2013 prohibits discrimination based on religion in the payment of wages. • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Labour Policy 2018 affirmed that Persons with Disabilities will be mainstreamed in all economic sectors, barriers for their participation in economic activities will be removed, their accessibility will be increased at all educational, vocational and workplace institutions and their achievements will be highlighted at all levels. The quota of Persons with Disabilities and facilitation in employment as protected under Disabled Persons (Employment & Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981 will strictly be observed in all the industrial and commercial establishments of the Province. • The policy also highlighted the difficulties faced by transgender persons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and committed to taking steps through the integration of policies and programs for the promotion of transgender persons in skill development and job placement in industrial and commercial establishments. It was affirmed through this policy that transgender persons will be mainstreamed in all economic sectors, barriers for their participation in economic activities will be removed and their accessibility will be increased to all educational, vocational and workplace institutions. 80 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Human Rights was established in 2014 by way of the Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights Act. The Directorate deals with monitoring human rights in the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and reviews existing law and its compliance with international instruments which Pakistan has ratified which includes a review of discriminatory practices to ensure that economic, social, political, and legal rights are available to all without any distinction. Balochistan • The Balochistan Assembly has introduced the Persons with Disabilities Act 2017 which requires the Government to ensure that Persons with Disabilities are given equal opportunities to pursue their economic, social, and cultural rights. To eliminate discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, the Act mandates a 5 percent quota for employment which applies to corporate entities as well. • The Social Welfare Department Balochistan was established in 1962 and aims to provide a better social environment in Balochistan. It assists in the formulation and publication of programs for the protection of human rights in the Province and aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequality by harmonizing existing laws with international human rights instruments. iii. Human Rights While there is presently no legislative framework on human rights Due Diligence due diligence in business activity, there are certain guidlines and mechanisms in place covered under the wide spectrum of due diligence. Some of these are listed below: • The State Bank has developed guidelines which provide that as a pre-requisite companies must draft a description of environmental impact assessments and must report on health and safety issues to provide information as to the compliance of the project with relevant laws. • In the sustainability reports of businesses within Pakistan, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a major component. This mostly covers health, safety, and environmental policies. • A few multinational companies operating in Pakistan like Jazz, Telenor, and Coca Cola do have due diligence policies in place to address human rights risks through impact assessments. • Many companies especially State Owned, and Controlled Entities have taken initiatives of their own as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs including education, health, women empowerment, community building, and the environment. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 81 iv. Labour ICT Standards and the • The Islamabad Capital Territory Domestic Workers Bill 2020 was Informal Economy passed by the National Assembly in May, 2021. Punjab • The Punjab Government passed the Industrial Relations Act in 2010, which allows citizens to exercise their right of association by joining trade unions to bargain collectively through their representatives. • Through the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019, the Provincial Government regulates minimum rates of wages for unskilled and different categories of skilled workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments. Moreover, the Provincial Government can also review minimum wage rates if there is any change in the economic conditions or cost of living in the country. • The Minimum Wages for Unskilled Workers Ordinance 1969 is still operational in Punjab and it aims to fix the minimum rates of wages for unskilled workers employed in certain commercial and industrial establishments. • The Punjab Provincial Employees Social Security (Amendment) Act 2013 increases the wage limit of workers and entitles the nearest kin of a secured employee to a death grant. • The Factories Act 1934 applies in Punjab and it limits the duration of working hours of labourers to 9 hours a day. It also gives workers the right to take a holiday for 14 consecutive days in a year. Section 49 of the Act also permits festival holidays for up to 13 days. • The Punjab Shops and Establishments Ordinance allows workers to work for no more than 9 hours a day and 48 hours a week. • The Punjab Domestic Workers Act 2019 passed by the Punjab Assembly is the first law in Pakistan that regulates domestic workers. Through this legislation, the Punjab Government protects the rights of domestic workers, regulates their terms of employment and working conditions of service, provides them social protection and ensures their welfare. It prescribes a minimum wage for domestic workers, a maximum 8-hour work day as well as a weekly holiday, and the provision of dignified lodging and working conditions. 82 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights • The Employees’ Old Age Benefits Act 1976 contains provisions that allow workers to claim pension once they are of a certain age, after being employed for a period of time. • The Provincial Employees Social Security Ordinance 1965 requires an employer to provide health care, including maternity care, to full-time domestic workers under Section 55A. • The Minimum Wages Ordinance of 1961 includes domestic workers in its definition of workers. • The Apprenticeship Act 2017 includes the informal sector in its definition of ‘establishment’. It thereby regulates apprenticeships within the informal sector. Sindh • The Sindh Industrial Relations Act 2013 allows workers and employees to join trade unions so that they can bargain collectively through their chosen representatives. • The Sindh Payment of Wages Act 2015 aims to regulate the payment of wages of certain classes of persons employed in factories, industrial and commercial establishments. • The Factories Act 1934 applies in Sindh and it limits the duration of working hours of labourers to 9 hours per day. It also gives workers the right to take a holiday for 14 consecutive days in a year. Section 49 of the Act also permits festival holidays. • The Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act 2015 limits the duration of working hours to 9 hours a days and 48 hours a week. • The Sindh Home Based Workers Act 2018 was enacted to regulate persons who work in the informal or unorganized sector carrying out remunerative work within their homes or outside the formal sector. • The Sindh Employees Old-Age Benefits Act 2014 extends its benefits to any establishment that employs five or more people, so it is applicable to the informal sector. • Section 59 of the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Act 2016 states that employers are to provide health care and maternity care to full-time domestic workers. • The Apprenticeship Act 2017 includes the informal sector in its definition of ‘establishment’. It thereby regulates apprenticeships within the informal sector. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 83 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial Relations Act 2013 allows workers and employees to join trade unions so that they can bargain collectively through their chosen representatives. • Section 36 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishments Act 2015 prescribes that every industrial and commercial establishment employing five or more women workers provide separate washrooms and a facility where women workers can bring and nurse their pre-school and infirm children. • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minimum Wages Act 2013 provides for the regulation of minimum rates of wages and various allowances for different categories of workers employed in certain industrial and commercial undertakings. • The Factories Act 1934 applies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and it limits the duration of working hours of labourers to 9 hours per day. It also gives workers the right to take a holiday for 14 consecutive days in a year. Section 49 of the Act also permits festival holidays. • Working hours for employees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are limited to 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishments Act 2015. • The Minimum Wages Ordinance 1961 is applicable to all industrial establishments’ employees whether skilled, unskilled or apprentices and even domestic workers. • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Labour Policy 2018 stated that there is a need for legislation catering to the informal sector and its workers. Balochistan • The Balochistan Industrial Relations Act 2013 allows workers and employees to join trade unions so that they can bargain collectively through their chosen representatives. • The Factories Act 1934 applies in Balochistan and it limits the duration of working hours of labourers to 9 hours per day. It also gives workers the right to take a holiday for 14 consecutive days in a year. Section 49 of the Act also permits festival holidays. • The Minimum Wages Ordinance of 1961 includes domestic workers in its definition of workers. 84 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights • The Provincial Employees Social Security Ordinance 1965 requires employers to provide health care, including maternity care to full-time domestic workers under Section 55A. • The Employees’ Old Age Benefits Act 1976 contains provisions that allow workers to claim pension once they are of a certain age, after being employed for a period of time. • The Apprenticeship Act 2017 includes the informal sector in its definition of ‘establishment’. v. Child Labour ICT • Domestic child labour was proscribed through an amendment in 2021 on Employment of Children Act 1991. Punjab • In 2016, the Punjab Government passed the Punjab Restriction on Employment of Children Act, which prohibits employing children in hazardous occupations. It also imposes a fine of up to fifty thousand rupees and jail time of at least 7 days, which can be extended up to 6 months if the provisions of the Act are disregarded. The Act also contains punishments for those caught subjecting children to slavery, prostitution, or have them involved in illicit activities such as drug trafficking i.e. jail time of up to 7 years and no less than 3 years and a fine of no less than three thousand rupees and no more than one million rupees. • The Punjab Prohibition of Child Labour at Brick Kilns Act prohibits the employment of anyone younger than 15 years old at brick kilns. • Elimination of child labour and bonded labour project has been initiated in Punjab to provide education to vulnerable children, rehabilitate bonded laborers working in brick kilns, promote integration and coordination of Government responses, strengthen legislation, increase the capacity of law enforcement and service providers, and increase the knowledge base on these issues. As of May 2017, the program provided cash assistance to families of 88,000 child laborers to support children to attend school rather than working in brick kilns. The project ended in July 2018. Sindh • The Sindh Prohibition of Employment of Children Act 2017 prohibits the employment of children and regulates the employment of adolescents in certain occupations of work. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 85 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prohibition of Employment of Children Act 2015 is a specialized law which defines a child as anyone under the age of 15 years old, and states that a child above the age of 12 years old can engage in light work for a maximum of 2 hours per day alongside a family member to acquire skills. Moreover, it stipulates that no adolescents (between 15 – 18 years old) can be engaged in hazardous work. Balochistan • In 2016, the Balochistan Assembly passed the Balochistan Child Protection Act, which provides protection to children from all forms of mental or physical violence, injury, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment, or exploitation, including sexual abuse. vi. Forced or Punjab Bonded Labour • The Punjab Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 2012 prohibits bonded labour and requires the Provincial Government to set up vigilance committees at the district level comprised of elected representatives, district administration and civil society. Moreover, the fines applicable under the Act have been increased. Sindh • The Sindh Government passed the Sindh Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2015 which provides for the abolition of bonded labour system with a view to prevent economic and physical exploitation. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 2015 outlawed the usage of bonded labour in the Province and increased the fines in case the provisions of this Act are disregarded. Balochistan • The Balochistan Government relies on the Bonded Labour (Abolition) Act 1992, which prohibits the usage of bonded labour and ‘paishgi’ forms of employment and empowers Provincial Governments to ensure compliance. Section 15 of the Act also requires Provincial Governments to set up vigilance committees at the district level, comprised of elected representatives, district administration and the civil society. 86 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights vii. Occupational • There are a number of laws that have been enacted over the Health and Safety years that relate to different aspects of occupational health and safety. These laws provide for cleanliness, disposal of waste, ventilation and temperature, provision of breaks from work, fixed working hours, water and sanitation facilities, compulsory vaccination, lighting, dust and fume, precautions in cases of accidents, emergency management as well as periodic inspection of workplaces. However, most legislation relating to occupational health and safety is dated and needs to be amended in line with international and domestic advancements within the workplace. • Punjab introduced its Occupational Safety and Health Act in 2019, providing guidelines to employers for the protection and safety of workers’ mental and physical health at the workplace. The law also provides for training and awareness programmes on matters relating to health and safety, preventive measures and the requirement of employers to report any accident at the workplace. • Sindh devised a Joint Action Plan for Promoting Workplace Safety and Health (2013-2016) to define parameters of safe and healthy workplaces. viii. Access to • In addition to judicial mechanisms, quasi-judicial bodies exist Remedy to regulate competition in business, unfair labour practices and industrial disputes. These bodies include the Ombudsperson offices in all four provinces for sexual harassment at the workplace, taxation, insurance and to address any complaints faced by the public from Federal Government Departments which include State Owned Entities. Punjab introduced its Occupational Safety and Health Act in 2019, providing guidelines to employers for the protection and safety of workers’ mental and physical health at the workplace. The law also provides for training and awareness programmes on matters relating to health and safety, preventive measures and the requirement of employers to report any accident at the workplace. • The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) has been established with the jurisdiction to resolve industrial disputes and those which relate to unfair labour practices. • The National Commission of Human Rights has been established as an independent State body with the mandate to protect and promote human rights and has also been granted quasi-judicial competence to investigate violations of human rights abuses either through individual complaints or a suo-motu capacity. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 87 • The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act was enacted in 2020. • In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Legal Aid Act was enacted in 2019.

Annex III | Road to Pakistan’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2018 • October - Federal Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) and UNDP have initial discussions on the advancement of Business and Human Rights (BHR) in Pakistan through the development of a National Actional Plan (NAP). • November - MoHR attends the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva. • December - MoHR and UNDP engage an independent legal research team, Research Society of International Law (RSIL), for the development of a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) to analyse Pakistan’s current legal and regulatory framework in the context of BHR. 2019 • March - Joint Secretary MoHR attends BHR Symposium at LUMS, organised by RSIL. • April - Government delegation visits Bangkok to learn from the Government of Thailand’s experience of developing a NAP. MoHR, Ministry of Industries and Production and the NCHR represent the Government of Pakistan. • September - MoHR and RSIL attend a regional consultation in Davao, Philippines on delivering peace, justice and reconciliation and the role of business therein. • November o BHR launch event in Islamabad o MoHR presents Pakistan’s progress towards development of NAP at BHR Forum in Geneva focusing on the transparency of the process (BHR website, multi-stakeholder consultations, etc.) • December - NBA is completed. 88 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2020 • February - Zero draft of NAP is completed. Revisions and update commences to take into account provincial priority areas. • June - MoHR participates in the United Nations Virtual Forum on Responsible Business and Human Rights. • October - MoHR participates in RSIL’s BHR Symposium. 2021 • March o First Draft National Action Plan completed. o Draft NAP is uploaded online (www.bhr.com.pk/nap) with an open call for public feedback and recommendations. o Draft NAP is disseminated for review and comments to various federal ministries, provincial government departments, and various other stakeholders (listed below in Table 2). o MoHR participates in South Asian Forum on Business and Human Rights, including Keynote Speech by Minister for Human Rights and Presentation on Draft NAP by Federal Secretary. • May Draft NAP is updated based on feedback and recommendations received. • June Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Geneva, submits National Statement for the Human Rights Council Panel Discussion on the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to the UNGPs through the development of the NAP. • July Draft NAP updated based on the last round of comments received from federal ministries, provincial government departments, and various other stakeholders. • September Senior Management of Ministry of Human Rights reviews the Final Draft of NAP before presenting it to the Federal Cabinet. Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 89 Table 1 | List of meetings and consultations Date/s Meeting / Consultation 2019 Consultation workshop with various stakeholders in October Lahore November Meetings with government stakeholders in Islamabad Meetings with various stakeholders in Sialkot December Meetings with various stakeholders in Faisalabad 2020 Meetings with various stakeholders in Peshawar January Meeting with Board of Investment (BOI) in Islamabad March Meeting with various stakeholders in Lahore June Meetings with various stakeholders in Gilgit-Baltistan Meetings with various stakeholders in Lahore July Meetings with various stakeholders in Quetta August Meetings with various stakeholders in Gilgit-Baltistan Consultation workshop with various stakeholders in September Quetta Consultation workshop with various stakeholders in Karachi October Consultation workshop with various stakeholders in Peshawar 90 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Table 2 | List of Ministries/Departments and NHRIs draft NAP was submitted to for comments No. Entity 1 Ministry of Industries & Production, Federal Government 2 Ministry of Planning & Development, Federal Government Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Trainings, Federal 3 Government 4 Ministry of Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs, Federal Government 5 Ministry of Commerce, Federal Government 6 Ministry of Information Technology, Federal Government 7 Ministry of Climate Change, Federal Government 8 Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, Federal Government Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History, Federal 9 Government 10 Board of Investment (BOI), Islamabad, Federal Government The Federal Ombudsman, Secretariat for Protection Against 11 Harassment, Federal Government 12 Women Development Department, Government of the Punjab 13 Punjab Commission on the Status of Women 14 Planning & Development Department, Government of the Punjab 15 Law & Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of the Punjab 16 Social Welfare Department, Government of the Punjab 17 Punjab Workers Welfare Board, Government of the Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department, 18 Government of the Punjab 19 Child Protection Bureau, Government of the Punjab Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Department, Government of the 20 Punjab 21 Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab 22 Higher Education Department (HEC), Government of the Punjab 23 Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of Sindh 24 Women Development Department, Government of Sindh 25 Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh 26 Sindh Commission on the Status of Women 27 Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Sindh 28 Information Science and Technology Department, Government of Sindh 29 Law & Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Sindh 30 Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh 31 Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh Ministry Of Human Rights - Pakistan | 91 Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government 32 of Sindh Local Government, Rural Development and HTP Department, 33 Government of Sindh Planning & Development / Planning & Rural Development Department, 34 Government of Balochistan 35 Social Welfare Department, Government of Balochistan Special Education, Literacy, Non-Formal Education and Human Rights 36 Department, Government of Balochistan Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women, Government of 37 Balochistan 38 Women Development Department, Government of Balochistan 39 Labour & Manpower Department, Government of Balochistan Social Welfare & Small Industries Department, Government of 40 Balochistan Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority 41 (BTEVTA), Government of Balochistan 42 Education Department, Government of Balochistan 43 Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Balochistan 44 Information Department, Government of Balochistan 45 Finance Department, Government of Balochistan 46 Law & Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Balochistan Local Government & Rural Development Department, Government of 47 Balochistan 48 Mines & Minerals Department, Government of Balochistan Science, Technology & Information Technology Department, 49 Government of Balochistan Social Welfare & Women Development Department, Government of 50 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Human Rights Department, Government of 51 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 52 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Planning & Development Department, Government of Khyber 53 Pakhtunkhwa Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Khyber 54 Pakhtunkhwa 55 Finance Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 56 Labour Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Khyber 57 Pakhtunkhwa 92 | National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 58 Technical Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 59 Mines & Minerals Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 60 Finance Department, Government of Gilgit Baltistan 61 Planning & Development Department, Government of Gilgit Baltistan Social Welfare & Human Rights Department, Government of Gilgit 62 Baltistan Industries, Mines & Minerals, Labour and Commerce Department, 63 Government of Gilgit Baltistan Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), 64 Government of Gilgit Baltistan 65 GB Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Government of Gilgit Baltistan National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), National Human 66 Rights Institution National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR), National Human Rights 67 Institution National Commission for Rights of Child (NCRC), National Human Rights 68 Institution