The government has given its approval for a special package for utility store employees as directed by Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif. A meeting held under the chairmanship of Haroon Akthar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Production, saw an agreement reached between the Utility Stores Corporation and the National Workers Union. According to a statement, affected employees will receive a compensatory package under the agreement, with the process of distributing checks already underway.
Under the agreement, employees will receive payments in three stages – 40% initially, followed by 30% and then another 30%. Annual increments for 2024 and 2025 will also be included in the package. Haroon Akthar stated that the government will provide financial assistance to ensure that payments are made to the employees, and that the government will not leave workers stranded. He further added that the government is committed to protecting the rights of workers, as envisioned by the Prime Minister, and that most employees have voluntarily accepted the package.
The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Production also stated that the Prime Minister’s top priority is the financial protection of affected families. The Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway project has been declared crucial for regional connectivity, with both countries agreeing to increase cooperation in energy, defense, tourism, and education.
Opposition leader Mian Qureshi expressed frustration with the party’s members, stating that the government’s social media handles are humiliating them. In a statement, he said that the country’s prosperity and the health of the PTI founder will be discussed today. Solar users will be required to pay the full cost of electricity obtained from the Solar Grid, while solar users will be required to purchase power at approximately Rs 11 per unit.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara has organized an official and dignified ceremony to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination and their just struggle. An agreement was reached on the establishment of an inter-regional forum between the two countries. PTI leader Ameer Mohammad Khan stated that his stance has been the same since the first day that the health of the PTI founder should not be risked even by a single percentage.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Muzaffarabad, attended the Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs’ Memorial, and laid flowers in honor of the martyrs. President, Prime Minister, and Vice President reiterated their full support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The Spokesperson of the Government of Balochistan, Shahid Randhawa, stated that 100 suspected individuals were arrested during an operation in Quetta, and arms were also confiscated. The internet data will be restored in the city today.
The Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated the annual Fawad Show at the Karachi Zoo. Maryam Nawaz stopped a motorcyclist without a safety helmet and instructed him to wear a helmet.
Following a meeting between the Prime Minister and the Uzbek President, a meeting with the delegation will be held, and a ban has been imposed on the purchase, sale, and use of sky lanterns, which have a religious and political significance.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said that after suffering a humiliating defeat in the war, India has been using proxy agents to spread terrorism.
