KHAIRPUR, Nov 22: At least 400 sanitary workers of the Taluka Council Khairpur observed strike on Friday against the non-payment of their salaries for the month of October.

Due to the strike, sewage could be seen on the streets and roads in most areas of the town. Garbage too could be seen lying all around.

The municipal workers held a demonstration in their colony. Later, they observed a protest sit-in on the Katchery Road.

They were demanding that their salaries for the month of October be paid.

The protesters were later joined by other lower staff including clerks of the Taluka Council.

STRIKE: The sanitary staff of Union Council Thari Meerwah observed strike on Friday protesting against the non-payment of their salaries since the last two months.

The protesters also held a protest demonstration in front of the office of the Taluka Council Thari Meerwah.

TWO DACOITS HELD: The DPO, Khairpur, Mohammad Afzal Malik, told newsmen that the police had arrested two dacoits near Karmabad late Thursday night.

Opinion

Editorial

Not cricket
Updated 06 Apr, 2025

Not cricket

It is high time that the PCB sets things right; even if it demands a complete overhaul of the system.
Balochistan deadlock
Updated 06 Apr, 2025

Balochistan deadlock

Akhtar Mengal’s demands to release women activists should seriously be considered.
Escalating brutality
Updated 06 Apr, 2025

Escalating brutality

The world’s patience is running out. Israel must be held accountable under international law for war crimes.
Electricity relief
Updated 05 Apr, 2025

Electricity relief

If govt ensures that requisite power reforms are implemented, it will earn much praise for reforming a vital segment of the economy.
Trump’s trade wars
Updated 05 Apr, 2025

Trump’s trade wars

Shoddy math applied by US to indiscriminately penalise its trading partners signals the end of an era of global trade liberalisation.
Legalised land grab
Updated 05 Apr, 2025

Legalised land grab

The Modi government from its inception has been attacking India’s minorities, the largest such community in its crosshairs being the Muslims.