Over 1.6 million children in Sindh, Pakistan, are engaged in child labour, highlighting a persistent societal issue despite government efforts.
Over 1.6 million children are engaged in child labour in Pakistan’s Sindh province, a senior official said on Sunday (November 9, 2025), citing a recent survey.
Child labour remains a major menace in the country despite efforts by the government to update and institute laws to protect children aged between 5 and 17, said Sindh Director General of Labour Syed Muhammad Murtaza Ali Shah.
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