PM Pledges Action on World Day Against Child Labour
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting children from exploitation and ensuring access to education. The announcement came as Pakistan marked the World Day Against Child Labour.
This year’s global observance centres on ending child labour worldwide. Governments and international organisations have renewed pledges to eliminate the practice across all sectors.
Education Over Exploitation
Prime Minister Shehbaz stated that every child deserves the opportunity to build a bright future through education. He emphasized freedom from economic exploitation and forced labour as fundamental rights.
The Prime Minister’s statement underscores the federal government’s policy focus on child protection and educational access.
Child Labour Challenges in Pakistan
Pakistan remains among countries with significant numbers of working children. Child labour Pakistan is concentrated in several key sectors:
- Agriculture and farming
- Domestic service
- Informal industries
The government’s public commitment has drawn attention from labour rights advocates. They continue to scrutinize implementation of child protection policies at national and provincial levels.
