No workers laid off by Chinese company from Tarbela project

Pakistan, March 29 -- All workers to get due legal rights during temporary suspension period

ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the media report claiming that a Chinese company 'laid off' over 2,000 workers from the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project after the killing of Chinese nationals in a suicide attack in Shangla district, the Power Construction Corporation of China Limited (PCCCL) has reiterated that all site workers and office staff will be back to work after a temporary suspension.

"With reference to Office Order No PCCCL/T5-Admin/2024-019 issued on dated 26th March, 2024, it is expressed that all the site workers and office staff will be back to work after short time suspension," a notification issued by the company read.

The company...