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Protection of labour rights part of PPP manifesto: Ghani
He credited Bilawal Bhutto’s policies for the success of labour unions
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First-time violators of labour laws to be jailed in K-P
Draft for amendments will be sent to provincial cabinet for approval
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K-P CM forms committee to prepare single labour law
Workers Welfare Board to be made an effective body
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Workers take to the streets to demand rights
Protesters ask for non-discriminatory wages, regularisation, amongst others
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‘Labour laws are not designed for implementation’
Speakers discuss challenges in implementing labour laws in factories and workplaces
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Garment-makers deny violation of labour laws
Stresses that Pakistan's garment industry fully met the core labour standard
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Women workforce calls for the implementation of labour laws
Upto a million women are employed at less than minimum wage, in unsafe working conditions
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Punjab govt to ensure weekly holiday for domestic staff
Lawmakers discuss amending current laws to facilitate domestic help
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'Workers Welfare Board services in ex-FATA sole responsibility of province'
CM K-P says board should be responsive to its responsibilities for the welfare of the labour community
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Court restores teeth to labour laws
The decision was given by a two-judge bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC)
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Labour class serves as engine for economic growth, says Murad
Ceremony held at CM House to mark Labour Day
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Woes in the workplace
This is a problem that is not going to go away
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Balochistan government cranks silicosis treatment up a notch
Committee formed under supervision of Fatimah Jinnah Hospital’s Dr Sheeren to diagnose disease
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Hurdles to working: Over 60% of capital’s workplaces violate labour laws
Federal ombudsperson says doors to her office are open but women must speak up
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Industrialists oppose Rs25,000-per-month minimum wage
Urge consultation with their bodies before finalising labour policy
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Rabbani wants workers and trade union leaders to unite
Senate chairperson welcomes SC order against third party contract system
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Qatar welcomes ILO move to close labour system complaint
The organisation closed last week a 2014 complaint against the country pertaining to its labour system
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Global leaders commit to eradicating modern slavery
Launched last year, forum aims to expand public-private partnership to eradicate modern slavery
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Labour leaders call for proportional representation of working class in legislative bodies
Laws should be amended according to ILO conventions, demand trade unionists
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Sindh Labour Federation rubbishes Khaadi statement denying inhumane working conditions
Demonstrations were held in Karachi and Lahore by the workers and activists
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Workers, activists urge govt to introduce labour law reforms
Pakistan Workers Federation also organised a solidarity walk in Peshawar
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Regularising the informal sector
Informal sector undoubtedly plays a significant role in our economy
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13 K-P labour laws extended to PATA after president’s approval
Pata, which includes Malakand Division, haa historically not been subject to provincial laws
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Death by overwork: Japan's 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger
Currently, Japanese firms can make full-time employees work far beyond the usual 40 hours a week during busy periods
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Workers’ group urges labour law reforms
Stresses over need for proper rules of national and international business
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Working condition: Ensuring global standards to improve labour productivity
Expert acknowledges progress, but major challenges still remain
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Six die in India bakery fire, spurs calls for enforcement of labour laws
More than 90 percent of India's workforce - an estimated 400 million people - are in informal employment.
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Benefiting labourers: AJK govt raises minimum wage to Rs14,000
Policy would also extend to people working on Neelum-Jhelum project
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Qatar abolishes dreaded 'kafala' labour system
'Kafala' rules would be abolished from December 13, says Labour minister
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French police fire tear gas at labor reform protesters
Youths hurled makeshift firebombs on the fringes of marches against the law that will make hiring and firing easier
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Workers’ rights: Minister wants labour laws enforced
The minister says the provincial government had been complying with international labour standards
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Worker rights: Minister calls for labour laws enforcement
Trained workforce is essential for meeting global standards
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French PM vows no climb down on reforms after violent demos
Critics see the reforms as skewed towards business interests, and strikes and clashes have flared.
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May labour have its day
A vast majority of labourers and daily-wage workers in Pakistan remain outside the field of labour laws
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Employment Standards: Govt zeroes in on labour laws
Under the Rules of Business (1973), it has the mandate to seek employment opportunities for Pakistanis abroad
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35 kiln owners arrested, seven houses sealed
65 children were also rescued from the kiln houses
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Labour laws
Family-unfriendly laws related to paternity and maternity leaves in Pakistan
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Ensuring labour rights
Pakistan urgently needs better laws on occupational safety and health
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The voice of labourers
Around 88 workers at the factory were fired on the spot after requesting they be paid on time
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International labour laws: Implementation leads to economic benefits
Besides govt, private sector should also show resolve to protect worker rights
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Preventing tragedy: Labour unions protest lack of law enforcement
Dozens of labour leaders, workers stage demonstration outside Labour Dept office
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Govt urged to ensure same wage for same work
Speakers at awareness seminar say govt should enforce labour laws