Labour Day is symbol of labourers’ pride: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan in a special message for labourers, said that Labour Day is a symbol of the pride of workers.

“The incumbent government is determined to provide basic rights to workers,” the prime minister said, adding that the day reminds us of the sacrifices made by the workers who laid down their lives for their rights.

The prime minister further added that Labour Day is the acknowledgment of the importance of workers in economic prosperity. “Our religion insists on social justice and respecting the rights of other people,” he asserted.

In his message, PM Imran Khan emphasized that the incumbent government is determined to provide basic rights to all labourers in the country. “It’s our priority is to form a comprehensive system that looks out for labourers’ rights,” he added.  

Earlier, the prime minister and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani exchanged views over the prevalent coronavirus situation. The communication took place in a telephone call made by the Iranian president to the premier.

“Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from President of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rouhani, today, in the context of greetings for the Holy month of Ramazan,” the Prime Minister Office said.

The two discussed the locust situation in the border areas between Pakistan and Iran. The Iranian president congratulated the premier on the advent of the holy month of Ramzan.