ISLAMABAD
\nAfter fighting for labour rights for decades, Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) Executive Director Karamat Ali passed away at the age of 78 in Karachi on Thursday. A family member of the deceased told media that Ali was admitted to a private hospital for treatment of an illness.
\nThe labour rights activist is survived by two daughters and a son, the family member added.
\nAs per the family, Ali\u2019s funeral prayer would be offered after Maghrib prayer at Imambargah Shuhada e Karbala, Ancholi, and he would be laid to rest at Wadi-e-Hussain cemetery on Superhighway.
\n\u201cA tireless advocate for the working class, his dedication to labour rights and social justice has left an indelible mark on our community,\u201d Piler stated, announcing death of the activist.
\nMultiple high-profile personalities and organisations expressed condolences over Ali\u2019s demise.
\nSindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah prayed for patience of the bereaved family and the departed soul\u2019s elevation in heaven.
\nExpressing sorrow over the unionist\u2019s death, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he was an asset to the nation and his efforts for labourers\u2019 rights were worthy of being followed. \u201cKaramat Ali\u2019s services will never be forgotten. I pray, may Allah (SWT) grant Karamat Ali maghfirat and bless him with rehmat,\u201d he said.
\nHe condoled the deceased\u2019s family and prayed for their patience. Former president Arif Alvi said on X: \u201c(Ali was) An outstanding labour activist, author, ever smiling and humble man, always engaged with dignity, represented Pakistan in international conferences as a very well informed person to be proud of, was a treasure of knowledge and an embodiment of pain for the struggle of the labour classes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD After fighting for labour rights for decades, Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) Executive Director Karamat Ali passed away at the age of 78 in Karachi on Thursday. A family member of the deceased told media that Ali was admitted to a private hospital for treatment of an illness. The labour rights […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-413600","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n