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ILO commends Qatar for protecting workers' rights

04:54 PM | 10 Nov, 2018
ILO commends Qatar for protecting workers' rights
DOHA - The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Board of Directors has praised the important legislative achievements and reforms adopted by the State of Qatar in its ongoing efforts to promote and protect the rights of expatriate workers.

The ILO presented a report on the important steps and actions made by the State of Qatar in a short period of time, and its cooperation with the organisation through the implementation of a number of programs and activities relating to the promotion of the wage protection system, development plans and training for Labour Inspectors, combatting human trafficking, recruitment process, the contract system and the strengthening of the complaint mechanisms.

Members of the Governing Body of the organisation, in particular the governments of United States, European Union and Canada, as well as the Employers 'and Workers' groups praised the reforms undertaken by the Qatar, including the abolition of the exit visas, the creation of a workers' support fund and the creation of joint workers’ committees.

The ILO members also welcomed the constructive cooperation and the partnerships between the Government of the State of Qatar and a number of governments, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, as well as with the social partners - the International Organization for Employers (IOE), the International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (BWI) and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF).

Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidly, Assistant Under-secretary for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, said during the meeting that Qatar is willing to ensure a productive working environment for all parties of the work system in compliance with international labour standards and ratified conventions, and to ensure close cooperation with all partners to provide a safe working environment and protecting the rights and interests of all production parties.

He expressed Qatar’s appreciation to the partners of friendly governments and employers 'and workers' organizations for their support of the efforts of the State and the International Labor Office in achieving activities and objectives of the Technical Cooperation Programme.

Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pakistani rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 19 April 2024

Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.

Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 19 April 2024

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 277.4 280.4
Euro EUR 293 296
UK Pound Sterling GBP 342.25 345.65
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.2 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.3 74.05
Australian Dollar AUD 181 182.8
Bahrain Dinar BHD 740.09 748.09
Canadian Dollar CAD 201 203
China Yuan CNY 38.44 38.84
Danish Krone DKK 39.69 40.09
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.53 35.88
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.86 1.94
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 902.64 911.64
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.08 58.68
New Zealand Dollar NZD 164.22 166.22
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.31 25.61
Omani Riyal OMR 722.87 730.87
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 76.45 77.15
Singapore Dollar SGD 204.5 206.5
Swedish Korona SEK 25.31 25.61
Swiss Franc CHF 305.08 307.58
Thai Bhat THB 7.56 7.71

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