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Business Recorder
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
PPP urges govt to increase salaries, EOBI pension
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) urged the federal government to increase 50 percent salaries of government employees and 100 percent pension of EOBI (Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution) in the coming budget-2025-26. Addressing at a news conference on Tuesday, PPP senior leader and Central In-charge Labour Chaundry Manzoor Ahmad said that according to a World Bank survey, 44 percent of Pakistan's population are living under poverty line. He urged the government to minimum increase 50 percent in the salaries of government employees and 100 percent increase in the EOBI pension. He said that the government should fix Rs 50,000 wage of a labourer and an industrial worker. Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed said that he had informed President Asif Ali Zardari about the problems and demands of workers and government employees during a meeting last week, to which, President Zardari had said that the development of society is not possible without providing relief to the workers. He said that the PPP has always taken steps to raise the standard of living of the workers and employed class. He demanded that the government should withdraw all measures taken in name of pension reforms. He said that workers' welfare and EOBI funds in Punjab should not be used in any other provincial project, as only workers and their families have the right to these funds. The PPP leader said that the government should clearly announce that it will not privatise or outsource PIA, Civil Aviation, WAPDA, OGDCL, other national institutions and provincial schools, colleges, hospitals and local government institutions of Punjab. He said that the government should withdraw the decision to close Utility Stores and PWD. PPP leader Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed announced that the office bearers and workers of the People's Labour Bureau and Trade Unions will participate in the protest demonstration of government employees in front of the Parliament House on Tuesday (today) at 2 pm. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Zardari roots for broad national consensus
President Asif Ali Zardari has said the country urgently needs political stability and broad national consensus, stressing that all democratic forces must work together to ensure progress and prosperity. During a meeting with senior party leader Barrister Aamir Hasan in Lahore, President Zardari said public service should be kept uppermost, adding every individual and group will have to play their role to resolve public issues. The president urged youth to step forward for the country's progress. He called for a uniform strategy to make Pakistan economically vibrant. Zardari directed the PPP leaders to work hard for party's reorganization. Barrister Aamir Hasan proposed that competent and ideological workers be appointed on PPP's key organizational posts. Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari also held a meeting with PPP central executive committee (CEC) member Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed. They discussed the problems of labourers and government employees, and exchanged views on increasing the minimum wage by 50 per cent in the upcoming budget. Chaudhry Manzoor proposed that the minimum wage be increased to Rs50,000 and EOBI pensions by 100 per cent. Zardari expressed hope that the government will consider the welfare of labourers and workers as a top priority in the budget. He said society cannot progress without giving relief to labourers.
Business Recorder
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sindh govt committed to welfare of labourers: Nasir
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said that providing social protection, education, and healthcare facilities to workers is a top priority of the Sindh government. Under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the provincial government is committed to the welfare of labourers. He expressed these views in his statement on the occasion of International Labour Day, May 1. Paying tribute to workers, Nasir Shah said that the labour class is the backbone of any country's economy. He stated that May 1 marks the day of great sacrifices made by workers. Since its inception, the Pakistan People's Party has stood shoulder to shoulder with the working class in their struggle. The provincial government has set the minimum wage for workers at Rs 37,000. The leader of the people, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, gave workers the right to form unions and established welfare institutions like EOBI (Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
President, PM vow to protect workers' rights
International Labour Day was observed across Pakistan on Thursday, in line with global commemorations to recognise the contributions of workers and raise awareness about their rights. The day is dedicated to acknowledging the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices of the labour force, which plays a vital role in national development. It also serves to highlight the need for fair treatment, social protection, and safe working conditions for all workers. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their separate messages, reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the protection, welfare, and empowerment of workers, terming them the backbone of the nation's economic development. President Zardari highlighted the importance of skill development for workers and youth to meet the demands of an evolving job market. He urged collaboration among governments, private enterprises, educational institutions, and civil society to create a comprehensive ecosystem for labour empowerment. Calling labourers the "driving force" of the economy, the president paid tribute to their role in sustaining manufacturing, agriculture, SMEs, and the public sector. He called for meaningful policy reforms, inclusive development, and a culture that respects all forms of labour. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, described workers as the "real driving force" behind Pakistan's progress and resilience. He noted that labour protections are embedded in the Constitution and aligned with international commitments under ILO conventions. The prime minister detailed reforms undertaken by the government, including the ratification of key international conventions and the introduction of the National Occupational Safety and Health Profile. He also highlighted the expansion of welfare institutions like EOBI and WWF, along with efforts in digitisation and vocational training through NAVTTC and TEVTAs, with a special focus on youth and women. Both leaders urged all stakeholders to work together in promoting a safe, dignified, and opportunity-rich environment for all labourers.
Arab News
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to promote safe, dignified conditions for laborers on May Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed his government's commitment to ensure safe and dignified working conditions for laborers in Pakistan, as the world marks May Day to recognize the struggles of low-income workers. Labor Day, observed on May 1, is a global celebration of workers' rights and the labor movement. It honors the struggles and achievements of workers in securing fair wages, safe working conditions and dignity in the workplace. In many countries, including Pakistan, it serves as a reminder of the importance of social justice and the ongoing need to protect labor rights in the face of economic and social challenges. Labor laws are rarely implemented in Pakistan, where laborers often work in dangerous and exploitative conditions at construction sites, mines and factories. In most instances in Pakistan, especially in the informal jobs sector, laborers are hired below the minimum wage set by the government and not provided proper safety equipment. 'Today, as the nation observes Labor Day, Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to promoting safe, healthy and dignified conditions for its workers — the real driving force behind our nation's growth and resilience,' Sharif said in a message shared by his office. 'The protection of fundamental labor rights is enshrined in our Constitution and fully aligns with the International Labour Organization's core conventions.' Sharif noted Pakistan had undertaken legislative and administrative reforms in recent years to strengthen the protection of workers. He said the government took steps to broaden the coverage of the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and the Workers Welfare Fund. Pakistan's labor class has suffered immensely as the South Asian country desperately tries to escape a prolonged economic crisis. Inflation reached a record high of 38 percent in 2023 as Islamabad scrapped fuel and food subsidies to comply with the International Monetary Fund's demands for a financial bailout package.
