ICCI urges for conducive labour policies to boost economy - Press Release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Islamabad -- April 30, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

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The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has 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.

Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that 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 government should make more conducive policies for their wellbeing 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 that private sector was playing its positive role for improving the conditions of labour as many industries in Islamabad have constructed labour colonies to provide labourers proper housing besides contributing to meet their medical and educational needs. However, he urged that government should make new policies to provide labour class better housing, medical and education facilities.

ICCI President said that labour class was facing great problems these days in Pakistan due to Covid-19 pandemic as businesses and industrial units...