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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The persistent violations of the rights of labourers in Pakistan has become a common feature. As a part of the Muslim ummah, I believe that this issue needs to be addressed as our religion does not support any of this. Labour means physically doing something with your own hands and body while dignity of labour…
