The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the government to increase the minimum monthly wage to Rs75,000. The HRCP says that rising inflation and high living costs have made it very hard for workers to meet even their most basic needs.
At a recent event held in Hyderabad, HRCP representatives and labour rights supporters said that the current wages are simply not enough for an ordinary worker to provide food, education, and healthcare for their family. They pointed out that many families are struggling every month just to survive.
Speakers at the programme also criticised how those in power get big salary raises while the working class is ignored. They said that this unfair system leaves ordinary people behind and only benefits a small group at the top.
Another issue raised was that even the existing labour laws are often not properly enforced. Many workers are not paid the minimum wage set by law, and there is little action taken against employers who break these rules.
The HRCP and labour activists demanded that the government take practical steps to ensure fair wages for all. They believe that raising the minimum wage to Rs75,000 will help workers cope with the high prices of daily essentials and allow them to live with dignity.
The HRCP called for stronger checks and better implementation of labour laws so that every worker gets fair pay and basic rights are protected. They said real change will only happen if the government listens to the voices of workers.
