Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a bold initiative to provide 1,224 flats free of cost to workers residing in Taxila and Sundar labour colonies, marking a significant step towards improving the welfare of labourers.
In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, key decisions were made to enhance workers’ welfare, including a thorough review of the Labour Department’s performance. Officials provided detailed briefings on various projects, including scholarships for workers, establishment of labour colonies, and healthcare initiatives.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of these initiatives, highlighting the allocation of 6 billion rupees for overdue death and marriage grants to more than 29,000 workers. Additionally, approval was granted for the construction of two hostels for women workers in Garment City, ensuring accommodation for 704 women in Sheikhupura.
Maryam Nawaz underscored the government’s commitment to labour rights, stressing reforms in labour laws, occupational safety, and the enforcement of minimum wage regulations.
She expressed concern over the non-enforcement of laws for domestic workers and emphasized the implementation of safety protocols and SOPs at workplaces, particularly for sanitation workers dealing with hazardous tasks.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reiterated the government’s dedication to upholding workers’ rights and ensuring their safety and well-being across Punjab.
During the session, the Labour Department’s performance was reviewed and officials briefed the CM on the performance.
Maryam Nawaz asserted that the minimum wage of Rs37,000 would be enforced by taking all stakeholders on board. She highlighted that every worker’s protection was the responsibility of the government.
