Sindh raises factory worker salaries: Skilled workers to earn Rs33,280 monthly

The Sindh Minimum Wage Board, in a recent announcement, has officially revised the compensation rates for factory workers. Chairman Zulfiqar Ali Nizamani revealed that skilled workers in the province will now receive a minimum monthly wage of Rs33,280, while unskilled workers will be entitled to a minimum wage of Rs32,000.

According to ARY News, Nizamani emphasised the mandatory nature of these minimum wages for factory owners, with a provision for objections to be submitted within a 14-day window. He also warned of punitive measures against those who fail to adhere to these wage standards.

Notably, the Sindh High Court has intervened in this matter, ordering the enforcement of the minimum wage set by the Sindh government. Specifically, the court mandated that sanitary workers must receive a minimum wage of Rs25,000.

Additionally, the labour department has been directed to gather reports from various departments to assess and oversee compliance with these wage regulations.