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HR software built for businesses in Larkana

FBR Section 149 payroll, EOBI, ZKTeco biometric attendance, and IBFT bank sheets — configured for Larkana, Sindh employers in PKR.

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HR Software for Larkana Employers

Larkana is Upper Sindh's historic and economic centre — surrounded by rice and sugar belts, home to the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (formerly Chandka Medical College) and a growing network of district hospitals, degree colleges and public-sector contractors. Employers in Larkana blend seasonal farm labour, clinical staff, teachers and administrative teams on the same payroll cycle. Peoplifi unifies SESSI, EOBI and FBR filings for each cohort in PKR and files them against the right jurisdiction every month.

Larkana at a glance

District population
~1.5M
Larkana District, Upper Sindh — 2017 census, updated by PBS projections.
Primary sectors
Agri + Healthcare
Rice and sugarcane belts plus the SMBBMU / Chandka Hospital complex.
Labour jurisdiction
Sindh
Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 2015 governs non-factory employers.
Social security
SESSI
Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution — contribution 6% of wages (employer), capped.
Old-age benefit
EOBI
Federal — 6% employer + 1% employee on minimum wage for registered workers.
Minimum wage (Sindh)
PKR 37,000
Sindh Minimum Wages Board notification, FY 2024-25 (subject to annual revision).

Sindh labour law reminders for Larkana employers

Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 2015

Applies to shops, commercial establishments, banks, clinics and private schools in Larkana. Caps working hours at 9/day and 48/week, mandates a weekly rest day, and requires a written appointment letter within 30 days of joining. Overtime must be paid at 2x the ordinary rate. Registration with the Sindh Labour Department is compulsory for every establishment employing even a single worker.

Factories Act 1934 (as applicable in Sindh)

For rice mills, sugar mills and other registered factories in and around Larkana, the Factories Act 1934 governs. Section 47 sets the 48-hour week; Section 49-B entitles adult workers to 14 days of annual leave after 12 months of continuous service; Section 60 requires a register of adult workers with daily hours. Provincial labour inspectors (Sindh) conduct the audits.

SESSI contributions (Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution)

Sindh-based employers with 5 or more employees earning under the SESSI wage ceiling must register and contribute 6% of wages monthly. SESSI funds worker healthcare through dispensaries and contracted hospitals — the Larkana regional office handles registration and claims. SESSI is separate from and in addition to EOBI; contributions are NOT interchangeable.

Sindh Payment of Wages Act 2015

Wages must be paid within 7 days of the end of the wage period for establishments employing under 1,000 workers, and within 10 days for larger employers. Wages must be paid in legal tender — cash, cheque or bank transfer — not in kind. Unauthorised deductions are capped and must be notified in writing.

Sindh Maternity Benefit Act 2018

Women employees in Sindh are entitled to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave for the first child, 12 weeks for the second, and 8 weeks for the third — paid at full wage rate. Employers cannot terminate a pregnant worker during the protected period. Separate from the federal Maternity Benefit Ordinance which applies to federal establishments.

FBR Section 149 withholding + Sindh Revenue Board

All Larkana employers withhold income tax under Section 149 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 on each salary payment and deposit it with FBR via PSID. Services procured (audit, legal, IT) trigger Sindh Sales Tax on Services via Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) — currently 13%. Peoplifi generates both the FBR challan and the SRB return.

Everything Larkana HR Teams Need

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FBR Section 149 Payroll

Rolling monthly recalculation of annual tax liability with YTD corrections — always FBR-audit-ready.

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EOBI Automation

Employee and employer EOBI contributions calculated on the minimum wage ceiling automatically each pay cycle.

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ZKTeco Biometric

Plug your existing ZKTeco fingerprint or face device into Peoplifi in minutes via ADMS — live attendance to payroll.

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IBFT Bank Sheets

One-click salary disbursement sheets for HBL, MCB, UBL, Meezan, Allied, and Bank Alfalah.

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Mobile Self-Service

Employees view payslips, apply for leave, and mark attendance from their phones — Urdu and English.

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Local Reporting

Salary registers, tax reports, EOBI challans and provincial filings formatted to the regulator's template.

Serving Larkana's Key Industries

From rice and sugar belts to hospitals and education in Upper Sindh

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Rice & Sugar
Seasonal farm labour
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Healthcare
Hospital & clinic HR
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Education
University & schools
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Public Contractors
Compliance reporting
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Logistics
Driver log wages
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Construction
Site attendance

Larkana employer FAQs

Does Peoplifi handle SESSI for Larkana employers?

Yes. Peoplifi calculates the 6% SESSI contribution on wages up to the prevailing ceiling, generates the monthly PR-2A / PR-2B challan formatted for the SESSI Larkana regional office, and tracks each worker's social security number against their payroll record. We also file EOBI separately in the same run.

Our rice mill only runs 6 months of the year — how does Peoplifi handle seasonal workers?

We support hybrid rosters: permanent staff on monthly salary and seasonal crew on daily-wage or piece-rate. Seasonal workers can be onboarded in bulk with a shortened CNIC + bank-or-Easypaisa profile, paid per attendance, and offboarded cleanly at season-end with a final settlement and Form-CX for EOBI de-registration.

We operate a private hospital in Larkana with 200+ staff — can Peoplifi handle rotating shifts?

Yes. The shift module handles 3-shift rotations for nurses and support staff, tracks night-shift allowances (commonly 15–25% of basic in Sindh clinical settings), and computes overtime at 2x for any hours beyond 48/week. Biometric punches from ZKTeco / eSSL devices import automatically.

Is the Sindh minimum wage the same for skilled and unskilled workers?

No. The Sindh Minimum Wages Board notifies separate rates for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly-skilled categories. Peoplifi keeps the current rate table loaded and flags any employee whose gross salary falls below the applicable floor before you run payroll.

Can Peoplifi generate Urdu-language salary slips for Larkana staff?

Yes. The salary slip template supports bilingual (Urdu + English) rendering. Field workers and junior staff typically receive Urdu slips via WhatsApp or printed copies; office staff receive English slips via email. Both carry the same CNIC, EOBI and tax breakdown.

We contract drivers through a third party — are they our SESSI liability?

Under the Sindh Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance and SESSI's principal-employer doctrine, the principal employer is jointly liable if the contractor defaults. Peoplifi's contractor module tracks third-party worker lists separately and flags any contractor that hasn't provided proof of SESSI deposit for the prior month.

Do Larkana public-sector contractors need different reporting?

Yes. Government and semi-government contracts typically require Form-A / Form-B wage registers, affidavits of minimum wage compliance, and monthly Labour Department returns. Peoplifi generates all three as standard exports so your site engineer or HR manager can submit directly to the awarding department.

PKR Pricing for Larkana Teams

Plans start at PKR 840 per seat/month for startups and scale to PKR 3,360 per seat/month for enterprises. No dollar billing, no FX surprises — invoiced in rupees with local tax invoices.

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