President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called upon all stakeholders, including the business community and industrialists, to uphold the dignity and protection of country’s labour force.
In their separate messages on the International Labour Day, they said that a nation that protects its workers, protects its future. They said labour empowerment is the pathway to lasting national strength.
President Asif Ali Zardari said, Pakistan remains committed to maintain international labour standards and promoting fundamental rights at work, including fair wages, social protection, the elimination of forced and child labour and non-discrimination.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, Pakistan’s labour force, both at home and abroad, reflects our national capability, industriousness, and professional excellence.
He said national institutions, including the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution and the Workers Welfare Fund, continue to strive for the welfare of workers and their families by providing pensions, housing, education, and other essential services.
