Senate subcommittee stresses upon addressing PBC employees, pensioners’ issues

ISLAMABAD, March 6 (SABAH): The Senate Sub-committee on Information and Broadcasting has underlined the need for addressing issues faced by the employees and pensioners of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation. 

The committee that met in Islamabad on Monday with Senator Irfan ul Haq Siddiqi in the chair extended its full support to resolve the issues of employees and pensioners, especially those related to outstanding medical bills.

The committee discussed various options for revenue generation and also directed the PBC to come up with a business plan in order to meet the future expenses of the organisation.

Committee Chair Senator Irfan Ul Haq Siddiqi said all possible steps would be taken to ensure development and progress of Radio Pakistan.

The committee proposed a one-time radio fee amounting to 500 rupees from all vehicles excluding bikes at the time of registration to generate additional revenue for the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.

The committee also sought a list of all the employees, including pensioners, and their financial issues to address them effectively.