Labour Laws Awareness, Compliance and Outcomes
by Hajra Ahmed Labour rights in Pakistan are protected under the 1973 Constitution and various…
Labour Laws Awareness, Compliance and Outcomes
by Hajra Ahmed Labour rights in Pakistan are protected under the 1973 Constitution and various labour laws, safeguard fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to unionize pertaining to any breach of laws and ill-treatment. However, challenges remain, especially for informal sector workers who often lack formal and legal protections. Informal Workers in factories,…
Honour the hard work of Labour with Appreciation!
Nabeeha khan Appreciation is the key to uplift the worker’s soul in response to hard work they do in daily lives. The basic rule of human psychology; the working capabilities nurture with appreciation. However Ongoing denial of rights of our domestic and manual workers of Pakistan has become a common practice and matter of utmost…
Chotaaa!! The Child who does all Big Works
Poverty is culprit here because child labour does not get fair treatment, it is easy to suppress him/her, it is easy to abuse her because he or she is helpless without their vigilant guardian. They are forced to do unsafe jobs with little to no protection. These children suffer physically, mentally, emotionally even sexually abused….
No job is Small, No job is Big!!
This article highlights the mistreatment of domestic and manual laborers in Pakistan despite Islam’s emphasis on fair wages, just treatment, and safe working conditions. It outlines Islamic teachings on workers’ rights, citing the Qur’an and Hadith. The article also discusses the harsh realities faced by laborers, including low pay, long hours, and unsafe work spaces….
Child Laborer’s Miseries
Mahnoor Ijaz As a student of humanities and a concerned citizen, this is unfortunate to see the deplorable plight of children’ domestic workers in Pakistan. Child domestic worker is found in every fourth household in Punjab. It has become an open secret that how badly these children are treated across Pakistan. Physical, emotional and financial…
Worker’s welfare is societal welfare
Khadija Bilal There has been zero or very little attention paid to the rights for workers and laborers in Pakistan in past many years. From delayed wages to unsafe working conditions, the stories of exploitation are far too common to be ignored. As an Islamic country, it is expected of us; that these laborers should…
Unjust Practices towards labourer
Fatima Zaki As members of civil society, we are aware of our rights and duties well. Islam preaches us to be just while it comes to duties, because a harmonious society is based on fair practices. But question arise do we really consider fulfilling duties according to what Islam teaches us!! Everyday news reports and…
Labour Rights in Islam
Ayesha Irfan Our faith emphasizes the need of fairness, justice and dignity in the workplace. According to Islam any physical or mental effort made to earn an honest living is considered labor, and all labors should be respected. Labors should be proud of their work regardless of their nature. As Islam teaches there is no…
Violation of Rights of Domestic and Manual Labor
by Arshia Azfar Violation of rights faced by laborers in Pakistan, especially in light of Islamic teachings: has become the matter that need immanent attention. According to the teachings of Islam, every worker has the right to be treated with respect, to receive adequate wages, to work in safe conditions, and to be given their…
Exploitation of Labourer rights is un-Islamic
Workers who do meager jobs play a vital role in the progress of society, yet many of them are deprived of their basic rights. Islam places great emphasis on justice, fairness, and dignity in labour However, in Pakistan, thousands of workers, especially domestic servants, construction workers, and daily wage earners, face severe hardships, including unfair…
