Summary
- Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani has said that the government has formally recognised home-based workers in the province.
- Saeed Ghani said the women attending the conference are now working in better conditions compared to earlier generations.
- Saeed Ghani said he will not remain in office forever and does not compromise on principles for the sake of retaining a position.
Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani has said that the government has formally recognised home-based workers in the province. He made these remarks while addressing the All Pakistan Women Workers Conference at the Arts Council in Karachi.
He said he himself was once a dismissed employee of an organisation. He added that his grandmother used to run a small shop and supported the education of his father and family.
Saeed Ghani said the women attending the conference are now working in better conditions compared to earlier generations. He said he feels happy to see women working alongside men in different sectors.
He added that society in Pakistan is still not as developed as some other countries. However, he said efforts are ongoing to improve social and working conditions. He also said his political leadership is fully committed to workers’ rights.
The minister made serious allegations, claiming that during his tenure as labour adviser he was offered a bribe of Rs50 million per month. He also alleged that large-scale corruption worth over Rs20 billion took place in his department.
He said he does not accept pressure and wants corrupt individuals to be held accountable. He added that he cannot reinstate those involved in corruption and urged people not to focus criticism only on ministers.
Saeed Ghani said he will not remain in office forever and does not compromise on principles for the sake of retaining a position. He said he is willing to leave ministerial posts if necessary and that his leadership aims to correct systemic issues.
He also highlighted the government’s housing project, saying two million houses are being built. He said ownership of these houses will be given to women, and bank accounts have already been opened in their names.
He further said issues were raised regarding the registration of home-based workers for social security cards. He added that around five to six lakh workers are currently registered, while the actual number should be much higher.
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