MQM MNA proposes Rs25K minimum wage for unskilled workers

MQM MNA proposes Rs25K minimum wage for unskilled workers as the National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for next fiscal year.

While participating in the discussion, Usama Qadri suggested fixing Rs 25,000 minimum wage.

MQM MNA proposes Rs25K minimum wage

He said Karachi greatly contributes to the country’s economy but he regretted government was ignoring the city’s development.

Meanwhile, MNA Junaid Akbar said that people of his area were facing shortage of petrol.

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Tuesday directed the Minister for Petroleum to submit report regarding the shortage of petroleum products in the country.

Meanwhile, the MNA Junaid also appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for taking notice of the issue.

Armaghan Subhani poroposed interest free loans for the farmers to strengthen the agriculture sector.

He said work on the development schemes initiated by previous government should be resumed and completed.

Shagufta Jumani said the PTI government has failed to fulfill the promises made with the poor and middle class in the general elections.

Saleem Rehman appreciated government for presenting a tax free budget when Coronavirus has jolted the economies around the world including that of Pakistan.

He said over the last two years, road infrastructure has been improved in Swat to promote tourism.

Development of Balochistan

Dr Shahnaz Baloch called for giving priority to the development of Balochistan.

Furthermore, she stressed for enhancing testing capacity for Coronavirus.

She suggested short and long term strategies to cope with the pandemic.

Meanwhile, The Speaker took serious notice of the indecent and un-parliamentary remarks which some members in the house made yesterday.

He said as the custodian of the house, he will take action against those members either they are from the treasury or the opposition benches.

He said we have to ensure the prestige and dignity of the house.

Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan said according to the rules, the members can criticize or raise objections but cannot resort to language ridiculing or humiliating anybody.

Awan proposed framing rules to curb fake news.

GTV