Dear Learned Professionals

A.   Background

This refers to the following HRQCs (in trail, blue, italic and after double line):

(a)   15 of 8.11.23 about Punjab Minimum Wages increased retrospectively & KC Views

(b)   14 of 7.11.23 about Sindh Minimum Wages increased retrospectively & KC Views.
 

B.   Updated Commentary

Further to KQU 2648 dated 2.2.24, being an Important matter, we would inform you about Sindh Govt Services, General Administration & Coordination Department Notification (Attachment 21.1).

2.   Sindh Govt notified that with approval the Competent Authority, i.e Secretary (GA), SGA&CD in accordance with Labour Department’s Notification SO(L-II) 13-03/2016-1 dated 2.11.23 (HRQC 14 in trail refers) and advice of Finance Department’s Letter FD(SR-I)01(08)/2015 dated 1.1.24, Minimum Wages of Contingent Paid Staff (working on Contingent Basis) is enhanced from Rs 25,000 to Rs 32,000 per month, with effect from 1.7.23.

C.   KC Views

The increase is retrospectively effective from 1.7.23, which may be an issue from 1.7.23 to 30.1.23 and may land into the Sindh High Court.

D.   Multiplication

Although all the Commentaries are to the extent of the Subscribed IDs only, however, your Goodself is allowed to share this QC for the Noble Cause to Impart Knowledge.

E.   Further Details and Services

Should you require any clarification or explanations in respect of the above or otherwise, please feel free to email Mr Amsal at amsal@786tax.com with CC to info.kasbati@professional-excellence.com.