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flag Child labor thrives in Pakistan, with girls 10–14 forced into domestic work despite laws, poverty, and weak enforcement.

flag Child labor persists in Pakistan, with one in four households employing children, mostly girls aged 10 to 14, as domestic workers despite legal prohibitions. flag Children like Amina and Sania work long hours for minimal pay, often deprived of education and basic rights, while families and employers cite poverty and perceived safety as justifications. flag Legal penalties are minimal—fines as low as $3.50—and enforcement is weak, with courts frequently returning children to abusive homes. flag Tragic cases, including the deaths of 13-year-old Iqra and Zainab, highlight severe abuse, with families often pressured to forgive perpetrators due to financial hardship. flag Despite widespread recognition of the practice as modern slavery, systemic failures, inconsistent laws, and deep-rooted poverty continue to enable exploitation.

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