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Govt employees, pensioners stage sit-in at D Chowk

Govt employees, pensioners stage sit-in at D Chowk
October 14, 2020

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – A large number of government employees and pensioners staged a demonstration against the government at D Chowk.

The protesters belonging to trade unions of different government departments were carrying placards and banners. The police tried to stop the protesters from marching towards Red Zone, but failed.

They demanded that the salaries of government employees should be increased in proportion to the price-hike. They said that their medical and conveyance allowance should be increased.

They said that a uniform service structure should be formed for all government employees. "The salary of government employees should be equalized in all provinces," they added.

The protesters refused to end their protest till acceptance of their demands.