Labour Day Observed with Tributes as Workers’ Struggles Persist
Pakistan marked International Labour Day with official tributes and renewed commitments to protecting workers’ rights, but the occasion also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by millions of labourers across the country.
While the day is meant to honour workers and recognise their contributions, many labourers continued working as usual, driven by daily financial pressures and the need to support their families, reflecting a gap between official messages and ground realities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged industrialists, the business community, and other stakeholders to ensure dignity, protection, and fair treatment for workers. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised that nations safeguarding their labour force ultimately secure their own future, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to fair wages, social protection, and the elimination of child labour, forced labour, and workplace discrimination.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid tribute to workers, miners, and industrial labourers, calling them the backbone of national development. She also highlighted the role of working women, describing their resilience as a symbol of strength and dignity.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended workers both in Pakistan and globally, stating that economic progress is built on their efforts. He described labourers as the foundation of any nation and stressed that hard work holds great value and respect.
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