Labour Day being observed across Pakistan today

International Labours' Day is being observed all over the world including Pakistan to highlight the sacrifices of workers and their rights.

Rallies are being organised in all major cities in this regard.

Even on the day celebrated for the workers, the worker is working to earn bread for his children without knowing the importance of this day.

The day is a public holiday across the country.

Background

On May 1, 1886, the workers of the American city of Chicago took to the streets against the exploitation by capitalists and industrialists, but the police opened fire on the procession, killing and injuring hundreds of workers, while dozens stood up for their rights. Scores of them were hanged for raising their voice for their rights.

International Workers' Day is celebrated on May 1st in most countries of the world to express solidarity with the workers of Chicago. May 1st is celebrated every year with a pledge to make rapid efforts to change the economic conditions of workers.

The celebration of Labour Day at the national level in Pakistan started in 1973 during the regime of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.