Pakistan, May 1 -- Pakistan observes International Labour Day today, joining global efforts to honour workers' contributions and raise awareness of their rights. The day highlights the essential role of the labour force in national development and calls for fair treatment, social protection, and safe workplaces.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued separate messages, reaffirming their commitment to workers' welfare. President Zardari emphasized the importance of skill development for youth and workers to meet modern job market demands. He urged collaboration across sectors to build a strong support system for labour empowerment.

Calling labourers the backbone of Pakistan's economy, both leaders paid tribut...