“Forced Labour Situation in Pakistan and Proposed Bill” provides an overview of the issue of forced labour in Pakistan, including the legal and policy framework and the prevalence of forced labour. It provides estimates of forced labour globally and in the Asia-Pacific region, with Pakistan ranking highly. Various forms of forced labour exist in Pakistan, particularly debt bondage in agricultural sectors and brick kilns. Legislation exists at the national and provincial levels to address bonded labour, but enforcement is weak. The report discusses Pakistan’s ratification of UN and ILO conventions on forced labour and assesses relevant national laws. It also profiles forced labour practices prevalent in key industries like carpets, mining and domestic work.
Forced Labour Situation in Pakistan and Proposed Bill
