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  • Sindh raises factory worker salaries: Skilled workers to earn Rs33,280 monthly

    Sindh raises factory worker salaries: Skilled workers to earn Rs33,280 monthly

    The Sindh Minimum Wage Board, in a recent announcement, has officially revised the compensation rates for factory workers. Chairman Zulfiqar Ali Nizamani revealed that skilled workers in the province will now receive a minimum monthly wage of Rs33,280, while unskilled workers will be entitled to a minimum wage of Rs32,000.

    According to ARY News, Nizamani emphasised the mandatory nature of these minimum wages for factory owners, with a provision for objections to be submitted within a 14-day window. He also warned of punitive measures against those who fail to adhere to these wage standards.

    Notably, the Sindh High Court has intervened in this matter, ordering the enforcement of the minimum wage set by the Sindh government. Specifically, the court mandated that sanitary workers must receive a minimum wage of Rs25,000.

    Additionally, the labour department has been directed to gather reports from various departments to assess and oversee compliance with these wage regulations.

  • Relief for workers as Punjab govt raises minimum wage to Rs32,000 per month

    Relief for workers as Punjab govt raises minimum wage to Rs32,000 per month

    The Punjab government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for unskilled workers from Rs25,000 to Rs32,000 per month, providing some relief to workers during a period of skyrocketing inflation.

    This increase of Rs7,000 was made official through a notification issued by the interim government on Thursday. It is worth noting that in April of last year, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif announced a minimum wage increase for government employees to Rs25,000 and a 10 per cent increase in civil and military pensions for retired employees.

    Following this announcement, the Punjab government set the minimum wage at Rs25,000. On January 31, 2023, Asif Ali Zardari, the former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairperson, proposed to the coalition government that the minimum wage should be raised to Rs35,000.

    Zardari emphasised that the government should take responsibility for providing relief to workers and take far-reaching measures to address the problems faced by the masses.