National Assembly passes Industrial Relations Bill 2008

National Assembly has approved the Industrial Relations Bill 2008, while PML-N staged a walkout against the bill on Tuesday. Congratulating the house on passing of the bill, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that removal of anti-laborer laws was part of our agenda. About PML-N walkout, Premier Gilani said, "We value their point of view. However, PML-N made a hasty decision in this regard." Speaking on this occasion, Federal Minister Mian Raza Rabbani said it is clear now who is opposing the anti-laborer and dictatorial powers. To a question, Rabbani said that 17th amendment and 58-2(b) would too be abolished from the constitution, but added that it could take some time.

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