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…
This year Eid-ul-fitr was really boring. Its not just me saying this, most Pakistanis agree with the fact that Eid-ul-fitr was dull comparing to previous years. It is believed that Eid holidays were long enough to travel and have vacations before scorching summers start. However there are deep down psychological, cultural and technological aspects that…
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…
The pressing issue that continues to plague our society- religious extremism and its devastating impact on minority communities, particularly in the workplace is annoyingly common in Pakistan. Despite their equal rights to fair employment, minorities in Pakistan often find themselves forced to work harder for the same wages, while many jobs remain out of reach…
US president Donald Trump’s recent trade tariff imposed on various countries has become the talk of town. Trump’s unrealistic belief that US has been taken advantage of by trading partners including China, Canada, Mexico, Asian countries and European Union through low cost imports. He believes that imposing recent tariff will help boosting and protecting Local…
It is saddening to observe how the Pakistani women working force is treated unjustly each day. They might be domestic workers, factory workers, or laborers, but they are given fewer wages than men, made to work for extended periods, and sometimes even harassed. Why is their effort equally valued as a man’s effort? If we…
Our Prophet Muhammad (PbUh) said, “Pay the labour their wage before their sweat dries out,” and being a part of an Islamic Republic, it is obligator to follow his teachings. Our Prophet Muhammad (PbUh) has glorified labour in a way that is far more better than today’s entire human rights organization. He summed up modern…
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…
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….
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