In a significant move to safeguard the rights of female laborers, the Sukkur division administration has taken decisive action. Divisional Commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi officially appointed Assistant Commissioner of Sukkur City, Sara Faraz, as a Labor Inspector this Friday.
A Mandate for Change at Khajoor Market
The primary focus of this new appointment is the Agha Qadir Dad Khajoor Market, where numerous women work as daily-wage laborers. Commissioner Qureshi has issued clear directives to Ms. Faraz, tasking her with the mission to directly engage with the issues plaguing these workers.
Ms. Sara Faraz has been instructed to maintain regular contact with the women workers, conduct periodic visits to the market, and hold meetings with the local traders. A key objective is to ensure the provision of separate and clean washroom facilities, addressing a fundamental need for dignity and safety at the workplace.
Tackling the Critical Issue of Low Wages
Beyond infrastructure, the Commissioner highlighted a pressing economic concern. He brought attention to the critically low wages being paid to the women workers, which undermines their livelihood and well-being.
In response, he has formally instructed Labor Inspector Sara Faraz to raise this sensitive issue directly with the traders. Her mandate includes actively working towards a consensus to increase the wages of the women daily-wage workers, aiming for a more equitable and fair compensation for their labor.
Implications and Expected Outcomes
This proactive step by the divisional commissioner signals a stronger institutional response to labor rights, particularly for vulnerable women in the informal sector. The appointment of a high-ranking official like an Assistant Commissioner to this role underscores the seriousness of the initiative.
The community anticipates that Ms. Sara Faraz's efforts will lead to tangible improvements in both the working conditions and financial empowerment of the women at Khajoor Market, setting a potential precedent for other markets in the region.
