PTDC clears outstanding dues of retired employees

Rawalpindi

The Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan on Wednesday distributed cheques among heirs of the deceased and retired employees here on Wednesday.

Abdul Ghafoor Khan speaking on the occasion said that the credit of this payment and clearance of longstanding dues goes to the present government. “The present government was not only committed to promotion and development of tourism in the country but also dedicated to welfare of employees,” he said. He expressed hope that the long outstanding salaries of on-duty employees will also be paid shortly. He congratulated the supportive officers and PTDC Employees Union for their efforts in clearance of these dues.

Payment of final dues to heirs of 12 deceased and 35 retired employees had been made from special grant allocation of Rs84.871 million.

Ch. Ghafoor said that in past, PTDC and its employees were in grave trouble and due to starvation their children were expelled from schools due to non payment. But there is always a dawn after a long dark night. Present government after coming into power, assigned PTDC under the control of Cabinet Division and annual grants were increased to ensure smooth running of PTDC affairs. He added that with the support of government, PTDC will once again gain its previous glory, new projects will be launched, new investment opportunities in the sector will boost the tourism industry leading Pakistan towards a bright and shining country in tourism all over the world. For this, I hope that all PTDC employees will support me to achieve this national goal.

Majid Yaqoob Awan, President PTDC Employees Union said that with the efforts of managing director of PTDC, we have seen this glorious day and hope that PTDC will once again rise and shine under his  leadership.