KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday announced May 1 as a public holiday on the occasion of Labor Day.
In this regard, a notification was also issued by the Chief Secretary Sindh, according to which all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions will remain closed on May 1, which will take place on Monday.
“Government of Sindh is pleased to announce a public holiday for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under administrative jurisdiction on the occasion of Labor Day on 1st May 2023 (Monday) throughout Sindh. Government of Sindh control of, except for essential services,” the notification read.
The world celebrates Labor Day, also known as May Day, on May 1 every year to show solidarity with workers and respect the rights of the working class.
The purpose of observing this day is to initiate measures to provide employment protection to laborers and industrial workers against any form of exploitation.
