No child below the age of 14 years shall be engaged in any factory or mine or any other hazardous employment. (Article 11(3), Constitution of Pakistan, 1973) What is Child Labor? Child laborers are those children who are deprived of enjoying their childhood in its full spirit. They engage in work that hinders their intellectual and…
Child labor remains a concerning issue for Pakistan despite various systematic legislative and policy measures. Children engaged in labor are prone to abuse and exploitation at the expense of education, health, and development. The available child labor laws in Pakistan are hardly addressing the issue of child labor; however, cases reported of child domestic labor…
Child Labor in Pakistan One of the most prevalent social evils that has to be addressed immediately, is the child labor. Since its inception, Pakistan has made significant progress in addressing the issue through legislation, policy, and programmatic measures. Article 11 (1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 forbids any form of slavery. In addition,…
