…By Joseph Benjamin for TDPel Media.
This appeal comes in response to the recent removal of fuel subsidy, which has led to an increase in the prices of petrol and other commodities across the country.
Drawing a comparison with the United Kingdom, he pointed out that laborers in London receive sufficient pay to cover rent, basic needs, and maintain a reasonable standard of living.
This, the Speaker argued, lays the foundation for necessary reforms.
He highlighted the disparity between current salary levels and the cost of living, stressing the need for fair compensation that enables workers to fulfill their responsibilities without resorting to unlawful means.
Speaker Abbas emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment that promotes transparency and discourages corruption.