Minister approves grant increases for labourers

KARACHI:

Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Protection, and Chairman of the Sindh Workers Welfare Board (SWWB), Saeed Ghani, has reaffirmed that safeguarding workers' rights remains the government's foremost responsibility and priority. Presiding over the 35th meeting of the SWWB Governing Body on Tuesday, Ghani announced that all controversial projects initiated in the past have been withdrawn, with transparent investigations ordered into their affairs.

The board approved significant increases in workers' welfare grants including, Death Grant raised from Rs700,000 to Rs1,000,000 and Marriage Grant raised from Rs200,000 to Rs400,000.

To ensure transparency and oversight, centralized committees have also been formed to monitor all board activities. Additionally, the appointment of a Public Relations Officer for the board was approved.

The meeting was attended by Sindh Labour Secretary Sajid Jamal Abro, SWWB Secretary Saeed Saleh Jumani, Director General Shehla Kashif, labour representatives Habibuddin Junaidi, Syed Rahmat Shah, and Nasir Aziz Mansoor, as well as employer representatives Humayun Nazir, Muhammad Asif Memon, and Masood Taqi.