Pessi Employee Registrations Surge To 1.1 Million In Faisalabad

In a significant development for worker welfare in Punjab, the number of employees registered with the Punjab Social Security Employees Institution (PESSI) has surged to 1.1 million, a remarkable increase from 600,000 within just one and a half months. Zulfiqar Ali Kharl, the Commissioner of PESSI, announced this during his visit to the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), emphasizing the economic importance of Faisalabad, which is home to over two million workers. He stated, "PESSI is fulfilling its tripartite responsibilities in collaboration with industrialists, workers, and the department, with the fundamental objective of ensuring the welfare and prosperity of workers." Kharl also highlighted the government's investment of Rs. 1.5 billion in new medical equipment for the Social Security Hospital in Madina Town, which is expected to enhance healthcare services significantly. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the healthcare infrastructure for workers, as he noted the need for specialized facilities such as a burn unit to assist those in need.