Tessori announces Rs1m grant for Piler, IT courses for labourers’ children

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday announced a grant of one million rupees for the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER), alongside the provision of free IT courses at the Governor House for 200 children of workers.

Addressing the closing ceremony of a conference on wages in Pakistan’s garment sector, Tessori highlighted the challenges faced by labour and the working class, including inflation and unemployment. He stressed the significance of providing essential training, safety equipment, and educational facilities for workers’ children, describing the conference as pivotal for discussing wage issues.

The conference was attended by government officials, representatives from textile and garment sector manufacturers’ associations, international buyers, civil society organisations, and domestic and international trade unions. He reiterated the conference’s goal to safeguard workers’ rights in Pakistan, urging all stakeholders to contribute to this cause.

Tesoro emphasised that the Governor House had opened its doors to the underprivileged, running the “Bell of Hope” round-the-clock to address the needs of those in distress. He mentioned that youth were currently undergoing advanced IT training at the Governor House, with trainees earning between $300 to $400 monthly. Moreover, ration bags were being distributed to the needy from the Governor House. Responding to a query during the conference, he expressed his readiness to resolve prevailing issues if empowered with the necessary authority.

KU Convocation

Earlier, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori underscored the role of highly educated youth as the nation’s future, expressing optimism about their potential to bolster Pakistan’s economy. He made these remarks at the 32nd Annual Convocation Ceremony of the Karachi University (KU).

The event was attended by Professor Dr Tariq Rafi, Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi, faculty members, parents of students, and other dignitaries. Tessori hailed the varsity graduates for their achievements across various fields, bringing pride to the nation.

He urged students to acknowledge the efforts of their teachers, who had paved the way for their professional careers. He highlighted the contributions of the KU graduates globally and emphasised the pivotal role of highly educated women in economic and social spheres. Reflecting on the example set by the free IT courses at the Governor House, Tessori expressed confidence that this initiative could help Pakistan establish itself in the IT sector. During the convocation, the governor conferred degrees upon 15,341 graduates, including 8,041 from 2021 and 7,297 from 2022.