Tensions escalate as secretariat employees continue protests

Tensions escalate as secretariat employees continue protests

Secretariat employees staged fresh protests on Thursday again, demanding immediate repeal of the Public Service Ordinance, threatening a tougher action programme if their demands are not met. The employees were seen gathered outside the buildings of the Cabinet Division and the Ministry of Public Administration, chanting slogans and rallying against the ordinance, reports UNB. They later...

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