Labour day

Says govt trying to recover billions lost to corruption

President Zardari calls upon employers to adopt fair wage practices, ensure safe work environment

On the occasion of the International Labour Day, protesters say they will not rest till they get their rights

Pakistan’s labourers struggle to make ends meet as coronavirus pushes them beyond the edge of insecurity

Buzdar says transparent allotment of 992 flats completed

Premier consoled the nation by stating government is fully aware of challenges faced due to the Covid-19 situation

Information minister says Centre will take along all the federating units in its fight against coronavirus pandemic

Alvi says the Ehsaas Emergency Cash programme has been launched to provide relief to lower segments of society

The only thing that should surprise us in all this is that we are surprised

Labourers, especially daily wagers, being laid off without any notice

Worker unions demand implementation of labour laws enshrined in the Constitution

As PTI govt announces ‘Mazdoor ka Ehsaas’ initiative for the well-being of workers

Says initiatives also taken for overseas Pakistani workers

Policy focuses on protecting workers, youth employment and integration of transgenders

Workers say they had to report to work like regular days

Worker rights cannot be protected and promoted without first creating an enabling environment

Participants demand minimum wage of Rs30,000, accessibility of social security institutions to workers

PPP chairman says his party plan is to fully implement complete devolution of welfare fund

More people were killed under communist regimes than under Adolf Hitler, claims German leader

The administration has been issued guide line for the rallies and gatherings

Policemen in different areas of Karachi were given a finger linkin' good meal along with a water bottle

Activists call for recognising contribution of women workers

‘May Day’ in Pakistan is more analogous to the distress call ‘mayday’

Workers take to the streets on Labour Day to highlight exploitation, capitalist greed

Journalists, lawyers and other professionals join in festivities

Labourers in Karachi express lack of knowledge about rights, May Day

Workforce is extremely significant for the socio-economic development of any country

Call for amendment to laws to protect informal sector workers

Leaders used the day as a platform to reiterate demands to the government

He said the government was resolved to provide better housing, medical and education facilities to the workforce

CM says several schemes launched for workers’ welfare

A vast majority of labourers and daily-wage workers in Pakistan remain outside the field of labour laws