Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Advocates Worker Rights and Public-Private Partnerships

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the importance of worker rights and public-private partnerships in managing key institutions like Pakistan Airlines and Pakistan Steel Mills. Speaking at an event organized by the People’s Labor Bureau in Karachi, he highlighted the contributions of workers to economies and institutions, stressing the need for fair treatment and just compensation.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari recalled the legacy of his family in championing labor rights, citing the efforts of his father, Asif Ali Zardari, in removing anti-labor clauses from the constitution. He also praised the legislative achievements of the Sindh Assembly in enacting laws for worker welfare.

Advocating for public-private partnerships, Bilawal proposed a collaborative approach to managing institutions like PIA and Pakistan Steel Mills. He cited successful projects in Sindh as examples of effective cooperation between the public and private sectors, suggesting that a similar model could benefit other institutions under consideration for privatization.

Regarding Pakistan Steel Mills, Bilawal emphasized the importance of involving the Sindh government in decisions concerning the institution, proposing that Sindh should have the opportunity to operate it more efficiently under a public-private partnership mode.

In conclusion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated the PPP’s commitment to worker rights and highlighted the potential of public-private partnerships in driving economic development and ensuring the welfare of employees. His advocacy for a pragmatic approach towards managing key institutions reflects a vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future for Pakistan.