ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed upon the need to equip the workers and youth with modern skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing job market.
In a message on the occasion of International Labour Day being observed on May 1, the president said “In today’s rapidly changing world, the key to securing a brighter future for our youth and workers lies in their skill development.”
The president called upon the governments, private enterprises, educational institutions, and civil society to collaborate in creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the skill development of labour.
He said on International Labour Day, they paid tribute to the contributions, struggles, and sacrifices of their working men and women who had played an important role in the development of our country.
President Zardari said their labourers and working classes were the driving force of their economy and national development.
The president also urged employers, trade unions, civil society, and the public sector to join hands in creating a just labour ecosystem and work for the welfare and uplift of workers.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to promoting safe, healthy, and dignified conditions for its workers — the real driving force behind our nation’s growth and resilience.
The protection of fundamental labor rights is enshrined in our Constitution and fully aligns with the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) core conventions, to which Pakistan is a responsible signatory, the prime minister said in his message on the occasion of Labour Day.
In pursuit of these ideals, he said Pakistan had taken significant legislative and administrative reforms to further strengthen workers’ protections. “We have ratified key international labour conventions, including the 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention and the Maritime Labour Convention, while advancing new commitments on occupational safety and health.”
Meanwhile, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani paid tribute to the hardworking people of the nation, stating that May 1st is more than just a date—it’s a powerful symbol of determination, sacrifice, and human dignity.
In his special message on International Labour Day, Gilani said that workers are the backbone of any nation. Their hard work is the true asset that keeps the journey of national progress moving forward.
