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The devastating effects of Pakistan’s floods and the rulers’ hostility towards people
Pakistan was recently devastated by the floods that engulfed the country in October 2022. Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Southern Punjab, and Sindh have seen thousands of houses destroyed while countless people are fighting for their survival. Millions of wildlife and farming animals have died. Agriculture has been completely wiped off, threatening food security and inflation. Energy…
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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…
