Exploitation of Children Will Not Be Tolerated
Convener of PCCR emphasizes need for collective action to safeguard rights of every child in Pakistan
Message of Condemnation
Islamabad: As the Convener of the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR), I strongly condemn the reported discovery of child labor at the Sindh Solid Waste Management office during a raid by Assistant Commissioner Shah Faisal. The illegal hiring of underage children is not just a grave violation of the Constitution but it is also a socially & morally corrupt act.
Exploitation of children, while risking their well-being, particularly by contractors of public sector entities, is a grave violation of their rights and must be treated with zero tolerance. I urge immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, including the contractor and relevant management, to ensure justice is served.
This incident underscores the urgent need for stringent monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to eradicate child labor in all forms. PCCR stands committed to advocating for policies that safeguard the rights of every child in Pakistan.
Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan
Convener, Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR)
