A protest demonstration was held in the federal capital on the occasion of the federal budget under the leadership of various federations and unions, including the Pakistan Workers Federation, All Pakistan United Irrigation Employees Federation, Capital Development Authority Mazdoor Union, Pakistan Community Health Workers Federation and All Government Employees Coordination Council. Hundreds of employees from across Pakistan participated in the protest.
Addressing the protesters, labour leaders said inflation is rising day by day. Workers in Pakistan are facing immense pressure due to increasing inflation, low wages, and an uncertain future. They demanded the authorities to increase employees' salaries and pensions by 100% in proportion to inflation.
They also demanded that the minimum wage be increased to Rs60,000, the privatisation of institutions be stopped, institutions be freed from the contract and ad-hoc systems, and pension reforms be withdrawn.
They issued a warning that if the demands of government employees are not addressed immediately, a nationwide protest will be launched.
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