Summary Pakistani Embassy has brought the matter to the attention of the Saudi Foreign Office.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday informed that the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh is making efforts to address suffering of Pakistani workers in Dammam on account of non-payment of their dues by a construction company.
A couple of thousand people of various nationalities, including Pakistanis, are facing problems on account of nonpayment of monthly salaries due to financial problems of their employer, M/s. Saad Contracting and Construction Company.
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“The Embassy has been in touch with Pakistanis, facing the issue, and also the company administration. On 18 May, the Embassy representative, who deals with legal matters, visited the company and met our expatriates, who were facing the issue of nonpayment. The representative also met the company officials who assured that they are trying to overcome their problems and intend to clear their employees dues as soon as possible,” the ministry reported.
The Embassy has also brought the matter to the attention of the Saudi Foreign Office.
“Our Mission is closely pursuing the matter with the view to alleviate the difficulties being faced by our expatriates at the earliest possible,” the ministry stated.
