Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Thursday urged the government to make conducive labour policies in order to improve the living standards of labour class as better working conditions for labour would accelerate the pace of economic activities and boost the growth of economy of the country.
ICCI President Muhammad Ahmed Waheed said the economic progress and development achieved by Pakistan so far was due to the relentless efforts of our labour class, which was essential constituent of our economy.
He stressed that the government should make more conducive policies for their well-being and welfare of labour force.
He said the Labour Day reminded the government that it should take better care of labour class and take strong measures to improve their living standards.
He said private sector was playing its positive role for improving the conditions of labour as many industries in Islamabad had constructed labour colonies to provide labourers proper housing besides contributing to meet their medical and educational needs.
