Sindh Proposes Rs3,000 Hike In Minimum Wage For Workers – 2025 Update

The Sindh Government has recently made a decision to increase the minimum wage for workers by Rs 3,000, in response to the rising challenges and hardships faced by low-income individuals amid growing poverty.

Sindh Proposes Rs3,000 Hike In Minimum Wage For Workers

In this article we have covered some crucial updates regarding today’s decision therefore continue reading the page to know more relative details about the Govt’s Salary Hike decision for daily wagers. 

Minimum Wage in Sindh Set to Rise by Rs3,000

The Sindh Minimum Wages Board has suggested raising the minimum salary for a number of worker categories in the state by Rs 3,000. The board recommended to the province government that the minimum monthly pay be raised by 8.1%, from Rs37,000 to Rs40,000.

Unskilled adults, teenagers, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers are all covered by the proposed hike. These modifications will take effect on July 1, 2025, and they would affect 60 industries in Sindh.

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Objection To Be Submitted Within 40 Days

The board’s secretary, Muhammad Naeem Mangi, published the board’s recommendations in the Sindh Government Gazette.

According to the notice, there is a 14-day window in which to file objections to the proposal. The plan states that the minimum wage for semi-skilled workers should be Rs 41,280, for skilled workers it should be Rs 48,910, and for highly skilled workers it should be Rs 50,868.

Who Will Receive The Increased Wages?

  • Every worker in Sindh is covered by the minimum wage.
  • workers in the official and unofficial sectors.
  • workers in the commercial, private, and industrial sectors.
  • employees making less than the recently suggested wage cap.
  • people who fit the requirements established by the Sindh Minimum Wages Board.

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Wage Hike Conditions: Who It Applies To and Employer Guidelines

  • Employers are not allowed to cut current compensation, but they are allowed to keep raising wages.
  • Both full-time and part-time workers are subject to the new minimum wage.
  • The updated rates also apply to temporary and piece-rated workers.
  • The Sindh Labour & Human Resources Department’s official notification of the pay increases goes into effect on that date.

10% Salary Increase For Employees: Budget 2025-26

As part of the 2025–2026 budget, the federal government has also announced a 10% pay rise for all of its employees, including those in the military forces and civil armed forces. Along with a 10% rise in pensions, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed in a formal announcement that contract-based employees will also receive this hike.

Conclusion

The Sindh Government’s proposal to raise the minimum wage by Rs 3,000 aims to ease the financial burden on low-income workers across various sectors. If approved, this hike will benefit thousands of employees in over 60 industries starting July 1, 2025. Employers must follow the updated rates without reducing current salaries, while objections can be submitted within 40 days of the official notice.

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