KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially notified a new minimum wage of Rs40,000 per month for unskilled workers across the province, with the revised rates taking effect from July 1, 2025.
Provincial Minister for Labour Shahid Thahim announced the development on Wednesday, confirming that the revised wages will apply to both registered and unregistered industrial and commercial establishments operating in Sindh.
According to the notification, the monthly wage for semi-skilled workers has been fixed at Rs41,380, while skilled workers will now earn Rs49,628 per month. The highest category of highly skilled workers will be entitled to a monthly wage of Rs51,745.
The minister added that the minimum hourly wage for all categories of labour has been set at Rs192.
“This is a major step towards protecting the rights of labourers and ensuring fair compensation in light of rising inflation and economic pressures,” said Thahim. He emphasized that all employers must comply with the new wage structure without exception.
NADRA announces jobs for tech-skilled people
NADRA is seeking to hire experienced professionals for the following key technical consultant positions under the Digital Economy Enhancement Project, a World Bank-assisted national initiative focused on strengthening public service delivery through digital innovation.
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3. Technical Writer: Create structured technical documentation to support development, training, and system implementation.
These roles are part of NADRA’s broader digital modernization agenda and provide an opportunity to contribute to public sector transformation at scale.
NADRA encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. NADRA is committed to maintaining an inclusive and merit-based work environment.
Location: Islamabad/Application Deadline: 3rd August, 2025
Meanwhile, NADRA is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director (Payroll).
This role involves managing and executing end-to-end payroll operations for a large national workforce, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, processing salaries on time, reconciling payroll transactions, and coordinating with HR and finance units.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of payroll systems and labor regulations, and experience working in structured environments.
Detailed job description, eligibility criteria, and application can be accessed through the given link: https://lnkd.in/dbNUjvAJ
NADRA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Moreover, NADRA is conducting walk-in test/interviews for the position of Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) in the following regions:-
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This role involves data entry, application processing, and facilitation of citizen services at designated registration centers.
Candidates who meet the required criteria are encouraged to appear for the test/interview at the respective locations, as per the schedule and venue details provided in the links given alongside each region.
