Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Thursday pledged to resolve problems of industrialists related to Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and others. The minister warned that strict action would be taken over harassment of the business community and the non-cooperative and unsupportive attitude of the EOBI and other institutions concerned.
The minister said this while addressing a meeting with KP businessmen and industrialists held in his office in Islamabad, said a press release issued here. The minister said regular complaints of EOBI staff’s ill-attitude from all regions are on the notice. He said stern action would be initiated. President IAP Malik Imran Ishaq, Group leader Ghazanfar Bilour, Executive members IAP Malik Niaz Ahmed and Faisal Afzal and member IAP Hassan Zahideen participated in the meeting.
Former Governor KPK Engr. Shaukat Ullah; chairperson and officials of EOBI also attended the meeting. The minister asked the EOBI chairperson to guide and enhance staff public dealing capacity. Turi emphasized that the supportive and cooperative role of EOBI with employers is a dire need of the hour. Shaukatullah said KP is our province wherein industrialization is in dire need of the hour.
Ex-governor KP said he always stands with businessmen and will continue to support and cooperate with them. Malik Imran Ishaq on the occasion apprised the federal minister regarding industrialists’ issues relating to EOBI in an elaborated and well-informed manner.
