Despite being illegal, child labor is still prevalent in Pakistan. Last year’s catastrophic floods, which destroyed infrastructure and rendered families homeless, and the country’s downward political and economic spiral, have exacerbated the problem.
Pakistan Is Struggling To Eliminate Child Labor
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