Islamabad: Federal Minister for Interior Aftab Khan Sherpao said National Industrial Relations Corporation has termed the strike call of PTCL trade union an illegal step. The minister in a statement directed the leaders and workers of PTCL trade union not to create any hurdles in the smooth functioning of company.
He warned that strict action will be taken against those who violate the NIRC verdict, adding, any one found involved in such activities will be dealt with an iron hand.
The minister said any negative step by the trade union’s leaders could deprive them of the incentives announced by the government for them after announcing privatization of PTCL.
He said the privatization of PTCL is fully in favor of PTCL’s workers. He said the privatization of PTCL will be held on the due date. Sherpao said “those threatening the government against the privatization of PTCL are terrorist according to the law. They will face trouble if they continue their anti-state activities.”