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Malakand University employees protest against massive layoffs.
Malakand University employees are protesting against the notification to dismiss 146 employees fired on August 5, 2022. The employees say that it is a complete injustice to them and that the dismissal of 146 people is equivalent to taking away bread from their families and children. In 2022, the education budget was cut by more…
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Incredible workers struggle in Unique Group Motorcycle Company in Hyderabad
Unique Motorcycle Company workers staged a protest demonstration inside the Labour Court on Friday, July 29, 2022. Workers organised the protest around three agenda point demands, including payment of salaries, reinstatement of illegally dismissed workers, and payment of services allowances. Many workers participated in the protest. The protesters raised slogans in favour of their rights…
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Lahore: Electricity workers protest against overtime cuts and staff shortages at the circle office
On June 22, 2022, Lahore Electric Supply Company LESCO GSO workers staged a sit-in protest in front of the circle office building. The protest’s three main demands were: no overtime reduction, permanent recruitment to fill vacancies, and access to ‘danger’ allowances. Many employees from several grids in Lahore and its suburbs participated in this protest.…
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Beaconhouse School System exploiting staff and teachers
Beaconhouse Schools, funded by DFID UK in Pakistan, are exploiting its teachers and staff. We received a report from its branch in the Gujranwala district where teachers are asked to work more than their contracted hours with the non-payment of overtime. Teachers are handed over take-home work even after working for extended hours in schools. …
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Gwadar women movement
Gwadar has become the centre for protests by workers since the arrival of the Chinese CPEC projects in the area. Countless protests have happened in Gwadar for many years. Gwadar houses CPEC’s major seaport that connects with China through major rail and roads throughout Pakistan. Despite significant infrastructure projects in the area, locals are deprived…
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Balochistan: Miners died in Dukki and Kohlu coal mines at the start of the new year. No health and safety measures.
The start of the new year has brought new horrors for the mine workers of Balochistan. Two miners were killed in the Chamalang area in district Dukki due to an avalanche while two miners died in the Nauhasham area of Kohlu due to a mine collapse. According to police reports, all bodies were recovered and…
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AMAR FAYAZ RELEASED
We have just received the great news that Amar Fayaz has been released on 3 January 2021. The security agencies dropped him at his village. Amar’s release is possible through the immense and successful international campaign by students, youth and workers from all around the world. We will update our supporters as we get more…
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Amin is released by the State
Today 1 August 2020 morning Amin was released by the Pakistani state. This was informed by Amin’s sister Saira Bano through her social media account. This is a marvelous effort of international solidarity by students and workers of the world that Pakistani state is forced to release Amin. Pakistan Trade Union Solidarity Campaign congratulates all…
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International Solidarity for Amin’s Release
International solidarity is arriving and people all around the world are demanding the release of Mohammed Amin. Mohammed Amin was abducted by Pakistan Rangers on the 14th of July 2020 in Karachi and his whereabouts are still unknown. His home was raided by Rangers who forcefully entered his house without any legal permission. Amin’s family…
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Pakistan State Terrorism – Progressive Youth Alliance activist Amin Abducted!
#ReleaseAmin Muhammad Amin, an active member of the Progressive Youth Alliance Pakistan, is abducted from his home in the Shah Faisal Colony in Karachi by the Pakistan Rangers (a state paramilitary force in Pakistan) on 14 July, and his whereabouts are unknows by his family and friends. At 2 a.m., his home was attacked by…
