Child labour is an important
and serious global issue which affects all and sundry countries of the world.
Particularly, in Pakistan child labour is commonly found and it is increasing by
leaps and bounds. The main factors that cause child labour in Pakistan are:
poverty, lack of education, social and economic pressures and irresponsible
political system.
Poverty is one of the biggest social issues within Pakistan. It plays a key role
in increasing the rate of child labour. Due to poverty children are forced to
earn money. They are used as labourers and made to work in various industries.
Poverty creates social and economic pressure before the poor children and there
are a lot of illegal tasks which are done by the children on account of it.
Pakistan has an ailing educational system. Lack of standard education is another
major reason of rapid development of child labour. Most of the people in rural
areas have no access to schools and colleges. The children are deprived of their
basic right i,e education. Thus the children learn the tricks of trade instead
of gaining education and are considered labourers and workers. Due to this
reason the illiteracy rate in Pakistan is going to be increased.
Pakistan has been suffering from an irresponsible political system since its
establishment. Our political system is poorly arranged. There is no sufficient
allowance for the poor and orphans. There are some laws against child labour but
unfortunately none of these laws has been put into practice to stop child labour.
However, to eradicate child labour from the country is an urgent need of the
hour. There is no better way to prevent child labour than to make education
compulsory. To end this menace, first of all parents should send their children
to get education rather than sending them to earn money. Besides, the government
should reshape the educational system as well as make it free and standardized.
The authorities concerned need take strict steps against child labour and the
child labour laws must be applied. In this way, we can not only give a great
chance to our future builders but also can make our country prosperous.