Sindh cabinet raises minimum wage to Rs 43,000, backdated to July 1
The 7.5% increase from Rs 40,000 applies from July 1, meaning workers paid the old rate in July may claim Rs 3,000 in arrears from their employers.
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The 7.5% increase from Rs 40,000 applies from July 1, meaning workers paid the old rate in July may claim Rs 3,000 in arrears from their employers.
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