EOBI stands on six broken pillars
Hundred years later, we witness a harsh continuum of modern-day slavery of some 90 million workers in Pakistan
The writer is a health, safety and environment consultant. He tweets at @saynotoweapons
The arrival of the slave ship in 1619, carrying 20 odd enslaved Africans in the British Colony of Virginia, marked the beginning of two and a half centuries of slavery in North America. Five hundred years later, we witness an equally harsh continuum of modern-day slavery of some 90 million workers in Pakistan. Far more sophisticated and subtle, this new version is based on daily waterboarding-like torture intended to socially, economically and physically exploit and asphyxiate its victims. Sadly, this cruel system is designed to pamper the endless self-indulgence of our own rich and greedy elite.
The writer is a consultant in employee relations at AKUH and teaches labour welfare laws at IBA.
THOSE who receive pension from the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) are wondering why the monthly amount has not been increased through the central budget for 2021–2022. The answer is that any amendments in the labour laws cannot be carried out through the Finance Act.
In this respect, a two-judge bench of the Sindh High Court had, through its judgement of Feb 26, 2011, nullified the amendments effected by the government in five labour laws through the Finance Act, 2007. According to the court, the amendments did not fall within the ambit of the money bill and therefore should have been passed by both Houses of parliament.
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For pensioners
June 7, 2021
This refers to the letter ‘When I get older’ (June 4) by Aamir Aqil. For the ease and convenience of pensioners, the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has introduced multiple options for the renewal of ATM cards. Pensioners can call at 111 225 229 or visit Bank Alfalah branches as well as the bank’s retailers for card activation. Also, the EOBI has also introduced a callback feature where pensioners can send an SMS to 8645 and receive a callback within 24-48 hours and can get their card activated from the comfort of their homes.
All pensioners, however, are required to undergo biometric verification every six months. This verification will help keep their accounts active. This verification can be done at any Bank Alfalah branch or Easypaisa outlet. All Easypaisa outlets and bank branches are equipped with the necessary equipment to facilitate pensioners. In case of any issue, a pensioner can reach out to an EOBI regional office or ca