Addressing the labour shortfall


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 20 Mar 2005

FAST APPROVAL: (March 18) The Government will fast track the recruitment of the 100,000 Pakistani workers, many of whom can be here in just over a month. It will also exempt them from taking the compulsory induction course. 

NEW SOURCE: (March 17) The Government has authorised the recruitment of 100,000 male Pakistanis to relieve the acute labour shortage following the crackdown on illegals in recent months. 

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