Child Labour in Pakistan: Way Out Analyzing Constitutional Mandate
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Purpose: Child Labor is the worldwide social issue. The study undertaken attempts to identify the reasons behind child labour and to assess the socio-economic related problems faced by the working children. This study further analysis the effectiveness, sufficiency and potential of the constitutional provisions concerning children’s rights as committed in the Constitution, 1973.
Findings: In Pakistan, child labour is not only prohibited, it is discouraged by providing a free compulsory education, self-respect and social welfare. Though, these provisions are healthy sign, but are not comprehensive on child labour particularly for determining the minimum age and nature of work. Even these provisions are not clear, and harmonious with one another.
Implications: Furthermore, the ordinary laws are not in compatibility mode of the constitutional provisions. Such complications are both about child and child labour definition. So, it is suggested to have a single common standard of these two basic factors in child labour context for saving the children from indulging in child labour in Pakistan.
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