ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) of ruling party from Islamabad Anjum Aqeel Khan on Friday said that government will take steps to eradicate child labour from the country.

“Government is trying to cater to the needs of working class and working on a policy to eradicate child labour,” he said while speaking at an event held here at auditorium of International Labour Organization (ILO).

Vice Chancellor, Health Services Academy Dr Shahzad Ali Khan, who was chief guest at the event delivered a lecture on health awareness with special emphasis on diabetes, its causes and ways to prevent it.

Country Director ILO Geir Thomas Tonstol appreciated the efforts of workers and their struggles for better workplace. He was delighted to see presence of secured workers on the premises and committed for collaboration with Islamabad administration to hold such events in future as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon spoke about this vulnerable segment of the society and showed his willingness to work together with ILO for the betterment of the labour class.

He further said that ICT was trying to implement minimum wages in the best possible way.

The event was organised by Islamabad Employees Social security Institution (IESSI) in collaboration with ILO.

Earlier, Commissioner IESSI Rabia Aurangzaib gave an introduction about the institution.

She also highlighted the role played by IESSI and other related organisations. Vice Chairperson of Northern Punjab Women Wing of Pakistan Worker Federation Zahida Parveen Mughal also delivered speech on empowering the labour sector.

Students from Roots School System also presented their thoughts on eradication of Child Labor through skit. Furthermore IESSI also distributed gift packages to 80 secured workers present at the occasion.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2024