GIZ Pakistan News

18.12.2024

Taxing Talks: Reforming Property Tax Through International Exchange

Local government and tax officials from Punjab and KP learn about the tax and revenue management systems in Turkish municipalities. They visited different municipalities and saw how Turkey is digitalising its tax systems.

16.12.2024

Gupshup with our Country Director

In our latest Gupshup video, our Country Director Maria Poddey shares her first impressions of Pakistan, talks about development cooperation and more. Watch the video to find out more.

10.12.2024

Overcoming adversity: Balanasta’s rise to an independent life

20-year-old Balanasta challenged the odds to build a thriving poultry business through the Community Initiative Fund. Her story highlights resilience and hardwork. Discover how she turned adversity into empowerment and now earns a decent livelihood.

04.12.2024

Gender-Responsive Sanitation: A Community-Driven Approach to Improving WASH Facilities in Schools

Local communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are revolutionising WASH facilities and ensuring sanitation for girls. Discover how we are supporting this change.

19.11.2024

From being a fresh graduate to becoming an oil and gas industry specialist

Waleed got selected for the Build4Skills training programme. After completing his workplace-based training, opportunities opened up for him. His story showcases how bridging the gap between education and industry empowers young professionals.

14.11.2024

Inclusive Healthcare: 2,600 women set to become members of Primary Health Care Management Committees in KP

Following the Health Department’s notification, around 2,600 women will be added to PCMCs across KP’s health facilities. The women PCMC members now have equal decision-making and voting powers, ensuring inclusion and better community representation.

12.11.2024

Achieving financial independence through beekeeping

Kiran is defying all odds to pursue her dream of financial independence. Through beekeeping training and in-kind support, she is now on the path to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

11.09.2024

Empowering Artisans: A New Path Forward for Charsada's Skilled Workers

In Charsada, locals are now advancing their skills and gaining formal recognition for them. This not only changes individual lives, like Mohammed Bilal’s, but also revitalises the local leather industry and strengthens the regional economy.

22.08.2024

Pakistan: On the Frontline of Climate Change

‘Pakistan: On the Frontline of Climate Change’ provides journalists an overview of the impact, governance and legal structures, and tips to improve climate change journalism in an easy-to-understand format.

30.07.2024

Women in Textiles: How Humera Shehzad Rose Above Adversity

Discover how mentorship and international support helped Humera Shehzad thrive in Pakistan’s textile industry. Her journey highlights the vital role of gender equality and skills development in fostering sustainable economic growth.

09.07.2024

Women in Textiles: Yasmin Saleem’s Path to Empowerment

Intent on succeeding in Faisalabad's male-dominated textile industry, Yasmin Saleem overcame societal norms and numerous challenges. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of perseverance.

01.07.2024

Advancing Climate Transparency in Pakistan: A Path Towards Effective Action

Pakistan’s Climate Transparency Project is implementing measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems. Learn how this helps in tracking and informing climate policies.

24.06.2024

Turning Ambition into Achievement: Fiza Iram's Inspiring Journey

Fiza, a high school graduate, kickstarted her career through our Front Desk Officer training programme. Equipped with essential skills and confidence, she now excels in her role locally and is actively seeking job opportunities abroad.

03.06.2024

Peer-to-Peer learning - Strengthening local governance and empowering women

Women local government officers from Punjab participate in a collaborative learning programme with Local Government Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to promote gender equality, effective service delivery, and sustainability in local governance.

13.05.24

Pakistan’s Sustainable Energy Future: Building Code to Slash Fossil Fuel Reliance and Fight Climate Change

Pakistan faces a pressing challenge with its reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation, draining its foreign exchange reserves and fuelling inflation. But a national push to promote energy efficiency in buildings is gaining momentum.

05.04.2024

Spotlight on DEEGRO.w: A Gamification Solution for Climate Change

GIZ fosters intrapreneurship among its employees to pioneer innovative solutions for global challenges. Learn how the GIZ Innovation Fund supports groundbreaking initiatives like DEEGRO.w, a gamified solution aimed at combating climate change.

19.03.2024

Blossoming Gardens: Empowering Rural Women through Climate-Smart Agriculture

Allah Jivae, a resilient woman from a remote village in Punjab, turned her family's struggle into a story of triumph by embracing climate-smart agriculture and started her own food garden, securing financial independence and food security for her family.

18.03.2024

Transforming Pakistan's Textile Sector: Fair - Equal - Competitive

The dynamic textile sector of Pakistan is confronted with challenges and prospects alike. Join Yulia and Ubaid in Lahore as they lead the charge towards diversity, inclusion, sustainability & readiness for the EU Green Deal.

29.02.2024

From Dream to Reality: Kiran’s Inspiring Entrepreneurial Journey

Determined to become a beautician, Kiran Fatima, a young woman with speech and hearing impairment, overcame all the challenges and now runs a successful beauty salon in Lahore. Read about her inspiring journey.

20.02.2024

Empowering Young Voices: Zuha Ayub's Journey of Change as Young Parliamentary Associate

In the serene valleys of Abbottabad, a young woman named Zuha Ayub embarked on a journey that would shape not only her own future but also strengthen the parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.

06.02.2024

Pakistan and Germany Strengthen Bilateral Ties with €45 Million Technical Cooperation Agreement

Pakistan and Germany signed a €45 Million Technical Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant stride towards sustainable development.

05.01.2024

Making education accessible for Afghan refugee children with disabilities

Urban Refugees Support Units provide crucial support to Afghan refugees. Their efforts led to a major policy update making enrolment in special education institutes easier for differently abled Afghan refugee children.

12.12.2023

Benazir Roufi: A story of hope and resilience

Benazir Roufi is an Afghan refugee living in Pakistan. She runs an Afghan Women Solidarity Cafe in Rawalpindi. She talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how the Urban Cohesion Hub in Rawalpindi supported her.

29.11.2023

Gupshup with Country Director's

Watch GIZ's fireside chat featuring our former Country Director, Tobias Becker, and the new Country Director for GIZ Pakistan, Angelika Fleddermann.

28.11.2023

Empowering Local Governments in Pakistan for SDG Success

Lawmakers and stakeholders gathered at the "National Meet on Sustainable Development Goals" to empower local governments. One focus: proposing constitutional amendments to Article 140-A like the inclusion of a 35% quota for women in local councils.

22.11.2023

Pakistan's Strides Towards an Environmentally-Friendly Economy: Green Skills & Green Jobs at the Forefront

Pakistan is actively contributing to the global fight against climate change, forging a path towards sustainability, a reduced carbon footprint, and enhanced international cooperation, particularly in the aftermath of the severe 2022 floods.

21.11.2023

Transforming Workplace Landscapes

The Labour & Human Resource Department (LHRD) Punjab has made a monumental leap in organisational excellence by embracing the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Discover LHRD’s CAF journey and the establishment of a CAF Community of Practice.

17.11.2023

URSU's swift action saves life: Said Khan receives vital medical treatment in Peshawar

Said Khan, a 59-year-old urban Afghan refugee had a medical emergency and received life-saving treatment with the help of the Urban Refugees Support Unit.

14.11.2023

Revolutionising local revenue management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Financial Records and Information Management System (FRIMS) is revolutionising revenue management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and empowering local governments for efficient service delivery and transparent revenue generation.

2.11.2023

A Transformative Collaboration for a Greener Future

Established at COP26, the Pak-German Climate & Energy Partnership (PGCEP) symbolises the shared commitment to climate-resilient, sustainable development of both countries.

23.10.2023

Inspiring Youth Towards Renewable Energy: Benchmark School Joins the Solar Schools Network

Benchmark School emerges as a beacon of change, embracing renewable energy education through the Solar Schools Network. Discover how this initiative ignites a passion for sustainability among the youth, paving the way for a brighter, greener future.

25.07.2023

Closing the gender education gap: Accessible toilets provide safety and equality for students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

By addressing the lack of toilet facilities, one school in Nowshera is making a significant impact on attendance rates and empowering girls and children with disabilities to thrive in their education.

12.07.2023

Better vision, better opportunities

Nabeela, a 15-year-old student, participated in a vision and hearing screening. Little did she know that this screening would reveal a significant issue with her eyesight, one that could be resolved through a simple surgery.

26.06.2023

A conversation about the journey towards sustainable production in the textile industry

The textile and fashion industry forms Pakistan's largest economic sector, and yet there are few initiatives to promote social security and environmentally friendly growth. Some companies have chosen the right track which secures sales internationally.

19.06.2023

Setting the stage for effective governance: First Annual National Social Protection Conference in Pakistan

The COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating floods in 2022 have highlighted the need for a more adaptive approach to social protection. The first Annual Social Protection Conference brought together Pakistani stakeholders to take joint action.

15.06.2023

A small device for equal opportunities

For many children entering school is the most exciting experience of their childhood. The feeling of entering a classroom, meeting the teacher for the first time, and finally learning to write, count and read are memories to cherish for a lifetime.