Int’l Labour Day being observed today

International Labour Day is being observed across the country on Monday as elsewhere in the world, to acknowledge and commend the invaluable contributions of the labour class.

The fundamental objective of observing the International Labour Day is to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the working class, create awareness about their rights, and protect them from exploitation.

In this connection, rallies will be taken out by labourers' and other organizations in various cities to highlight significance of the day.

On the other hand, President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages on International Labour Day have paid rich tribute the laborers for their hard work and stressed upon protection of their rights.

The President in a statement said this year we are celebrating Labour Day with the resolve to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of labour and pay tribute to the valiant and heroic struggle of the workers for their fundamental rights.

He said: “The labour force is backbone of our economy and it is highly essential to take steps for protection of their rights by strictly enforcing the labour laws to discourage unfair labor practices”.

The Prime Minister in his message expressed the commitment to improve the working and living conditions of workers and to supplement their welfare by providing them better housing, education, and health facilities.

He stated: “Keeping in view the high inflation rates and other economic challenges, the government has increased the minimum monthly wages of workers from Rs17,500 to Rs25,000.

Shehbaz Sharif continued that the government has also embarked upon programs of vocational training and skills development to enable workers to get their due share in job markets within and outside the country.