The Sindh Labour Department is establishing a ‘Labour Registration Helpdesk’ at the SITE Association of Industry every Tuesday and Thursday to simplify worker registration, Secretary Labour Sajid Jamal Abro announced. He encouraged industrialists to report any officers demanding bribes during the registration process and urged them to use the S-BOSS platform.

Abro also discussed plans to enhance services at the Kulsumbai Valika Social Security S.I.T.E. Hospital through a public-private partnership, assuring members of noticeable improvements soon. He addressed the HIV outbreak from last year, mentioning ongoing actions and a PKR 2 billion endowment fund for affected families.

SAI President Abdul Hadi expressed optimism about Abro’s ability to resolve Labour Department issues and suggested merging the five departments for better business facilitation. Members raised concerns about potential layoffs due to adverse business conditions, prompting calls for a one-year contribution amnesty for industries.

Other members highlighted issues with labour leaders and stressed the need for better committee representation. Khalid Riaz called for transparency regarding SESSI contributions, and Abdul Kadir Bilwani proposed allocating 25% of these funds for hospital improvements. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and a gesture of goodwill towards the chief guest.