Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2011
The Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2011 has been promulgated by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on 18th July 2011. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and apply…
The Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2011 has been promulgated by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on 18th July 2011. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and apply…
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