Human rights groups in Pakistan say the country's labour laws ignore the abuse of children who, from a young age, are working on the streets or in the homes of middle-class families.
There are an estimated 12 million child workers in Pakistan, many enduring unsafe or harsh conditions.
Last week the employers of a ten-year-old girl were arrested following her death. The police say there were indications she had been beaten.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Pakistan's labour laws 'ignore abuse of children'
Human rights groups in Pakistan say the country's labour laws ignore the abuse of children who, from a young age, are working on the streets or in the homes of middle-class families.
There are an estimated 12 million child workers in Pakistan, many enduring unsafe or harsh conditions.
Last week the employers of a ten-year-old girl were arrested following her death. The police say there were indications she had been beaten.
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