WORLD NEWS | Pakistan: Electricity workers protest, demand a month’s wages

Lahore [Pakistan]April 15 (ANI): Hundreds of power workers staged a large protest rally in front of LESCO (Lahore Electricity Supply Company) to demand a month’s wages, News International reported.

The All Pakistan Wapda Hydroelectric Workers Union organized a rally in front of Lesco’s headquarters in Lahore. The protesters demanded a performance bonus equivalent to a month’s salary.

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Workers staged a demonstration on Wednesday as they urged the prime minister to intervene and save frontline workers from accidents that have claimed more than 66 lives, according to international news reports.

Pakistani power workers have repeatedly protested in Lahore against inflation and rising poverty and unemployment in the district. Moreover, this rally comes at a time when Pakistan is on the brink of financial collapse. (Arnie)

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