Muddasser Jatala

Child Labor: a Bitter Reality in Pakistan: Child Labor is a Multidimensional Societal Problem and There is a Debate over It Whether It Should Be Legal or Not Muddasser Jatala

The child labor is a persistent social phenomenon in the developing world and specifically in Pakistan. In the last decay, the sensitive issue of child labor has got the attention of policymakers, statesmen, and researchers. Any exact information on child labor is usually hard to come by as most of the children work in the unorganized informal sector, which is neither regulated by labor laws nor is monitored by any organization. Legislation against child work or labor is not an ideal solution in a country such as Pakistan. In this regard, other measures such as poverty reduction programs, more facilities for education and vocational training are indispensable