PESSI Commissioner directs accelerated registration of industrial workers

LAHORE - Commissioner Punjab Social Security Zulfiqar Ali Kharal has directed all directorates to accelerate the registration of unregistered industrial and commercial establishments to bring maximum workers under the Social Security system. Chairing a meeting at the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) Head Office here on Tuesday, he reviewed the performance of Social Security Directorates across Punjab, recovery targets and workers’ registration. During the meeting, he was briefed on progress in the recovery of Social Security contributions and Workers Welfare Funds, along with measures being taken to extend Social Security coverage to more workers. The commissioner said registration with Punjab Social Security was mandatory for all industrial and commercial establishments employing two or more workers. He stressed the need to make the registration process more effective and expedite the inclusion of unregistered establishments so that maximum workers could benefit from Social Security facilities. He also directed all directorates concerned to improve their performance and ensure timely achievement of assigned recovery and registration targets. Zulfiqar Ali Kharal said industrial and commercial establishments must fulfil their legal and moral responsibility by registering their workers with Social Security. https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Nov-2026/pessi-commissioner-directs-accelerated-registration-industrial-workers