Labour Day
\n PESHAWAR
\nChief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Wednesday commemorated Labour Day, emphasizing indispensable role of workers in the region\u2019s development.
\nIn a statement, he stated that day serves as a reminder of the \u201cgreatness and struggle\u201d of those who \u201csilently play their role in strengthening our economy, settling cities and laying foundations of development.\u201d
\nThe Chief Minister highlighted that \u201cbehind every constructed building, every laid road, every active institution, there is hard work of a worker,\u201d and that their sacrifices would be forever remembered. He stressed that the \u201crole of the working class is the backbone in development and prosperity of any nation,\u201d and that progress is contingent upon \u201censuring welfare and protection\u201d for these individuals.
\nAcknowledging the government\u2019s efforts, Gandapur stated, \u201cas a public servant, he can proudly say today that his government has taken several important steps for welfare of working class, but a lot remains to be done.\u201d He outlined specific initiatives implemented to improve the lives of workers and their families:
\nIn 2024-25 fiscal year, significant educational support was extended to workers\u2019 children, with scholarships reaching a total of Rs 729.3 million. Furthermore, parents of students attending Workers Welfare Board schools received Rs 135.2 million in financial assistance, which included Rs 18.3 million allocated for transport, benefiting 11,000 students, Rs 42.3 million for uniforms, and Rs 74.6 million for books, assisting 14,000 students.
\nUnder the Khushal Pakhtunkhwa program, 3,811 children of workers gained admission to modern courses such as the Chinese language and artificial intelligence.
\nBeyond educational aid, financial assistance was also provided to families, with 341 families receiving Dowry Grants of Rs 400,000 each, totaling over Rs 130 million, and 44 families receiving Death Grants of Rs 800,000 each, amounting to Rs 336 million.
\nIn terms of housing and pilgrimage support, 2056 flats in the Regi Lalma Labor Complex are prepared for allotment to industrial workers this year, and 10 workers will be sponsored for Hajj.
\n\u201cAll these measures are a practical demonstration of our ambitions for welfare of working class,\u201d the Chief Minister asserted, while also stating that his \u201ccommitment is not limited to above-mentioned measures.\u201d
\nGandapur concluded by paying \u201cheartfelt tribute to every worker of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,\u201d recognizing them as \u201ctrue identity and valuable asset\u201d of the region. He urged all members of society to \u201cappreciate these builders\u201d and to \u201cwork together to create a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where labor is respected and workers are protected.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Labour Day PESHAWAR Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Wednesday commemorated Labour Day, emphasizing indispensable role of workers in the region\u2019s development. In a statement, he stated that day serves as a reminder of the \u201cgreatness and struggle\u201d of those who \u201csilently play their role in strengthening our economy, settling cities and laying […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-475847","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n