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Mr. Fahad Dawach, Assistant Law Officer from the Labour and Human Resources Department, Government of Sindh, participated in the “Consultation on Measurement Plan for Sexual Violence Response Framework 2025–2029” held in Karachi on 26th June, 2025.
The event was organized with the collaboration of various national and international partners including: UK International Development, Awaz II, UNFPA, Legal Aid Society (LAS), and Pathfinder International.
The consultation aimed to develop a comprehensive measurement framework to assess and improve the response mechanisms to sexual violence across Sindh and other provinces, as part of the 2025–2029 strategic plan.
Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, Director General of Labour, Sindh, and Chairman of the Minimum Wages Board, Sindh, convened a meeting of the Board. The meeting was attended by representatives of both workers and employers, serving as official members of the Board.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the revision of minimum wage rates. The Board took into account the minimum wage rates fixed by other provinces, the guidance received from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sindh, prevailing inflation trends, and other relevant socio-economic indicators.
The Board’s discussions aimed at ensuring a balanced and fair approach that safeguards the interests of workers while also considering the sustainability concerns of employers. Further recommendations will be finalized in accordance with legal procedures and stakeholder consultations.
A successful SBOSS (Sindh Business One-Stop Shop) testing and deployment session was conducted in collaboration with the Labour and Human Resource Department, Government of Sindh. The milestone marks a significant step forward in streamlining the processing of business registrations, licenses, certificates, and permits, making it quicker and more efficient across the province.
Director Labour Hyderabad Ghulam Sarwar Uttero Regional attended the provincial conference on child and bonded labor, organized by Society for Protection of Rights of Children (SPARC) in collaboration with Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) at Indus Hotel, Hyderabad on July 10, 2025. He apprised participants on the implementation status of relevant labor laws, ongoing prosecutions, and existing and proposed legislation under the upcoming Sindh Labour Code. The efforts were commended by speakers.
GIZ organized a consultative meeting on 15th July 2025 at PC Hotel, Karachi, with the notified group of the Labour & Human Resources Department to review and discuss the Training Curricula Manual and associated prevention campaigns. The session aimed to gather feedback and ensure alignment with the capacity-building needs of the Inspectorate under the Directorate General of Labour, Sindh. During the meeting, the notified group highly appreciated the dedicated efforts of GIZ and its consultant team in preparing a comprehensive, informative, and user-friendly manual. The material was acknowledged as a valuable tool for strengthening the institutional capacity of labour inspectors and enhancing their role in the effective implementation of labour laws and prevention of labour rights violations.
The Investment Department, Government of Sindh, in collaboration with the World Bank and TelcoNet, successfully conducted a comprehensive training session for officers of the Directorate General of Labour, Labour and Human Resources Department (L&HRD), Government of Sindh. Held on 16th July 2025 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, the session was organized under the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (S-BOSS) initiative, an integral component of the Competitive and Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) Project.
The training aimed to enhance the technical capacity, service delivery standards, and digital literacy of L&HRD officers, aligning with ongoing reforms to improve regulatory efficiency and the ease of doing business. At the conclusion of the session, certificates were awarded to the participants in recognition of their dedication to institutional strengthening and professional growth.
Mr. Fahad Dawachh, Assistant Law Officer, and Mr. Muhammad Ali Khaskhley, Assistant Director, Labour and Human Resources Department, Government of Sindh, represented the department at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Workshop and Launch Event, titled “Launch of the Gender Pay Gap Report for Pakistan – A National Dialogue on Wage Protection and Living Wages.
Held on July 15-16, 2025, at Roomy Signature Hotel, Islamabad, the event contributed significantly to addressing pay equity, enhancing wage protection frameworks, and promoting decent living wages across Pakistan.
The Sindh Minimum Wages Board convened a meeting today, 24th July 2025, under the chairmanship of Syed Muhammad Ali Shah at his office. During the session, the members reviewed the current minimum wage rates and unanimously decided to increase the existing notified rates by 1.8% across all worker categories.
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