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Egypt looking at rise in government worker salaries
The Egyptian government is looking at a "significant increase in salaries" for government workers, the trade and industry minister said on Tuesday.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:26 April 15, 2008
New Delhi: The Egyptian government is looking at a "significant increase in salaries" for government workers, the trade and industry minister said on Tuesday.
Rachid Mohamed Rachid said the Egyptian government is also studying pension schemes.
"We are looking at an overall increase of salaries," Rachid said during a business trip to the Indian capital.
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