Babar Azam pays tribute to labourers on Labour Day

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Saturday paid a fitting tribute to labourers of the country and called them stars as their "hard work and dedication" has helped Pakistan "a lot in building" the country.

"To the most underappreciated pivotal force and asset of our nation. Each and everyone of you is a star and your hard work and dedication have helped us a lot in building our country," tweeted Babar Azam.

Babar wished them well on a day dedicated to them and thanked them for their work.

Labour Day — also known as May Day — is observed around the world to express solidarity with and honour the rights of the labour class.

The purpose of celebrating this day is to initiate steps to provide job protection to labourers and industrial workers against any exploitation.