Sukkur Firms Ordered to Submit Disability Employment Data Within Two Days
In compliance with directives from the Sindh High Court regarding the employment of persons with disabilities, a significant meeting was convened at the Deputy Commissioner Office in Sukkur on Monday. Chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tanveer Ahmed Khattak, the session included representatives from a wide array of sectors, including private companies, mills, factories, schools, hospitals, banks, and petroleum firms. ADC Khattak mandated that all attending institutions provide comprehensive details concerning their recruitment policies and the status of employees hired under the five percent quota reserved for individuals with disabilities. He issued a strict deadline, requiring organizations that had not yet submitted their reports to do so within two days. This urgent timeline ensures the district administration can present the necessary documentation to the Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench during the upcoming hearing. The official emphasized that any exemptions or justifications must align with existing court orders. During the meeting, various corporate and institutional representatives briefed the administration on their current employment opportunities and policies aimed at supporting persons with disabilities, highlighting the local government's active enforcement of legal mandates for inclusive hiring practices.
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Sukkur Firms Ordered to Submit Disability Employment Data Within Two Days
In compliance with directives from the Sindh High Court regarding the employment of persons with disabilities, a significant meeting was convened at the Deputy Commissioner Office in Sukkur on Monday. Chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tanveer Ahmed Khattak, the session included representatives from a wide array of sectors, including private companies, mills, factories, schools, hospitals, banks, and petroleum firms. ADC Khattak mandated that all attending institutions provide comprehensive details concerning their recruitment policies and the status of employees hired under the five percent quota reserved for individuals with disabilities. He issued a strict deadline, requiring organizations that had not yet submitted their reports to do so within two days. This urgent timeline ensures the district administration can present the necessary documentation to the Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench during the upcoming hearing. The official emphasized that any exemptions or justifications must align with existing court orders. During the meeting, various corporate and institutional representatives briefed the administration on their current employment opportunities and policies aimed at supporting persons with disabilities, highlighting the local government's active enforcement of legal mandates for inclusive hiring practices.
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