ILO Country Director Presents Appreciation Shield to PESSI Faisalabad Director
By Iftikhar Ahmad
FAISALABAD, November 3, 2026: Geir Thomas Tonstol, Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Pakistan, presented an appreciation shield to Ihsan ul Haq, Director of the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI), Faisalabad, in recognition of his professional performance and dedicated services.
The shield was presented during the ILO Country Director’s visit to Faisalabad on November 3, acknowledging the commitment and performance of the PESSI Directorate in carrying out its responsibilities towards workers’ welfare and social security.
The recognition highlighted the importance of effective institutional administration and sustained efforts to protect the rights and welfare of industrial workers and other eligible members of the workforce.
During the visit, the importance of stronger cooperation between the ILO and PESSI was also highlighted, particularly in promoting labour welfare, expanding social protection and improving working conditions.
Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Ihsan ul Haq reaffirmed his commitment to improving the delivery of social security services and strengthening welfare initiatives for the working community.
The appreciation shield reflects the value of institutional collaboration and professional dedication in advancing workers’ welfare and social protection.
