The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly urged the government to raise the minimum monthly wage to Rs75,000. The demand comes as inflation continues to rise and the cost of living becomes harder for ordinary people to manage. According to HRCP, the current minimum wage is not enough for workers to cover even the most basic needs like food, education, and healthcare.
At a recent event held in Hyderabad, HRCP representatives, labour leaders, and civil society members raised their concerns about the severe economic stress faced by daily wage earners and low-income families. They said that many families live paycheck to paycheck and are unable to afford proper meals or send their children to school.
Speakers criticized the growing gap between the rich and the poor. They pointed out how government officials and politicians continue to receive large salary increases, while the working class is left behind. This, they said, is an unfair system that favors a privileged few while ignoring the majority of the population.
Another major concern was the lack of enforcement of labour laws in Pakistan. Despite existing wage laws, many employers fail to pay workers even the current legal minimum wage. Activists stressed that without proper checks and penalties, employers will continue to exploit workers, and poverty will worsen.
The HRCP believes that setting the minimum wage at Rs75,000 will help workers deal with the skyrocketing prices of essentials like groceries, electricity, transport, and medical care. They argued that such an increase would not only help families survive but would also allow them to live with basic human dignity.
Labour rights activists also called for the government to conduct regular inspections and take action against companies or employers who violate wage laws. They urged for stronger implementation of worker protection rules and better transparency in how wages are set and distributed.
This demand by HRCP comes at a time when inflation in Pakistan is at an all-time high, making daily life more difficult for millions. From high electricity bills to the rising cost of flour, vegetables, and fuel, ordinary people are under serious financial pressure.
By highlighting the voices of workers and urging bold action, the HRCP is hoping to push the government into finally addressing the needs of the working class. They stressed that a nation cannot progress when its workers are hungry, sick, and underpaid. Wikipedia
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