MQM workers join hands with sacked KESC workers

The Nation

Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) closed down its administrative offices as protest against the sacking of thousands of workers continued here on Friday.

KESC authorities said that they had to shut their offices to ensure security of their workers.

An MQM rally comprising hundreds of people joined the protesting workers of the KESC in their sit-in in front of the company’s head office at Gizri, reported a private TV channel.

Addressing the suspended workers, Labor Union leaders announced that the sit-in would continue till their restoration.

Meanwhile, several workers fell ill due to severe cold conditions they had to face during the sit-in last night.