New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in persons of age 15 years and above was observed as 59.3 per cent during 2025 and remained stable compared to 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.The LFPR for males and females stood at 79.1 per cent and 40.0 per cent, respectively, in 2025.According to the data, the worker population ratio (WPR) was estimated as 57.4 per cent during 2025, remaining almost at the same level as in 2024. Las…
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Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) A research emerging from Pakistan has revealed that the intersectional nature of women’s role in care work is difficult to ignore. The burden of care and low-paid labour in Pakistan falls heaviest on women positioned at the margins of social power, a report has stated. Pakistan is projected to become the world’s third most populous nation in 25 years, a figure highlighted at the Dawn Population Summit held earlier in December. As the population will increase, care needs …