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The Pakistan Bar Council and Medical Society (PBCMS) has officially invoked Article 24 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Constitution. This provision permits employers or workers organizations to submit a representation against a member state, alleging a failure to effectively implement a ratified ILO Convention.

Article 24 serves as a mechanism for addressing concerns related to labor rights and working conditions within member states. By invoking this article, PBCMS aims to highlight perceived shortcomings in the enforcement of conventions designed to protect labor rights in Pakistan. This move underscores the organizations commitment to advocating for the rights of workers and ensuring compliance with international labor standards.

The ILO, established in 1919, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets international labor standards and promotes decent working conditions and rights for workers across the globe. Member states are expected to ratify and implement these conventions, which cover various aspects of labor practices, including but not limited to, working hours, wages, and worker safety.

This action from PBCMS could potentially open a dialogue with the ILO and draw international attention to labor issues in Pakistan, prompting discussions on necessary reforms and compliance measures within the nation’s labor laws.