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President signs maternity, paternity leave bill

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday gave his assent to the Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill, 2023.Under the Bill, the women employees of public and private departments under administrative control of the federal government will be entitled to avail maternity leave with full pay for three times during service – 180 days for first time, 120 days for second time and 90 days for third time.Similarly, the male employees will be entitled to avail paternity leave of 30 days only for three times.