Karachi, At a Labor Day seminar organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Labor Wing in Karachi, key figures including Rana Muhammad Azam and Naeem Adil Sheikh advocated for significant improvements in workers’ compensation and benefits. They proposed raising the minimum wage to fifty thousand rupees and providing free health and education facilities to laborers.
According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the event at Insaf House aimed to honor the contributions of workers to the nation’s economy and discuss key issues affecting their welfare. The seminar was marked by calls for a substantial increase in the minimum wage, reflecting the essential role workers play in fostering national prosperity.
Speakers, including MPA Sarbuland Khan and Javed Khattak, emphasized the direct correlation between worker satisfaction and the country’s economic health. They argued that improving workers’ living standards is crucial for Pakistan’s overall development.
The seminar also highlighted the need for the government to enhance support mechanisms for workers, including access to essential healthcare and educational services. The event concluded with cultural presentations and a communal meal, celebrating the cultural heritage of Sindh.