LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure the provision of safety equipment and implementation of precautionary measures in factories, industrial units and offices across the province.
In her message on the ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work,’ the chief minister stressed the need to safeguard both the physical and mental health of labourers working in factories and workplaces. She also instructed the Labour Department and other relevant institutions to take strict action against those violating workplace safety laws.
The CM termed workplace safety, health and labour welfare as a fundamental pillar of national development, reiterating her commitment to the protection and rehabilitation of workers. She said that ensuring the safety of workers and public health remained the top priority of the Punjab government.
The chief minister ordered strict compliance with safety protocols and the use of protective equipment to shield workers from occupational hazards. “A healthy and safe worker can build a strong nation,” she said, urging industrialists and business owners to prioritise workers’ safety and welfare.
She highlighted the importance of promoting a safety culture in factories, offices and other workplaces, adding that amendments were being introduced in labour laws to strengthen worker protection.
The chief minister further stated that financial assistance was being provided to 1.4 million workers through ration cards on a monthly basis, while an additional 50,000 labourers would be issued ration cards during the current fiscal year.
Describing the workforce as a valuable national asset, she said their health and safety could not be compromised. “It is the government’s responsibility to protect the life and property of labourers and ensure a safe working environment,” she added.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasised that the implementation of internationally recognised safety standards was essential to prevent workplace accidents. She reaffirmed her resolve to create an environment where workers feel secure both physically and mentally. She also warned that factories neglecting workers’ health and safety would face penalties.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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