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The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. It also notes that the amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act (chap. 220), intended to cover the workers excluded from the coverage of the National Pensions Ordinance, 1976, are still under consideration. The Committee therefore expresses again the hope that these amendments will be introduced shortly and will also bring the legislation into full conformity with the following provisions of the Convention:

Article 5 (payment of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death; provided that it may wholly or partially be paid in a lump sum if the competent authority is satisfied that it will be properly utilised); Article 7 (additional compensation for injured workmen whose incapacity necessitates the constant help of another person); Article 9 (provision of necessary medical and surgical aid); Article 10 (supply and renewal of necessary artificial limbs and surgical appliances) and Article 11 (guarantee against the insolvency of the employer or insurer).

The Committee requests the Government to report any progress made in this respect.