Pakistan Laws On Child Labor

Child Labor law In Pakistan

Child labor law affect those under the age of 13 in a sort of profession. It is a much more serious crime compared to others. The United States Department of Labor estimates that between 2 and 19 million children under the age of 15, are laboring in Pakistan. Child worker is a complicated issue mostly for developing countries like Pakistan.
On 12th June 2002, the international labor organization (ILO) initiated  the world day against child labor. The day is celebrate the rights of children's in society. Children's are important because they are the future leaders.
120 million children are working full time to help support their families. Child labor is a very complex problem with the socioeconomic environment of the country. The all Pakistan federation of United (APFUTU) has taken up the issue at the national and regional levels.

Child Labor Causes:

• Poverty
• Unemployment 
• Expensive Education System 
• Over Population

Labour Laws In Pakistan

Labour law also termed as  "employment law". Labour law is an agreement between workers,employers,trade unions and governments. Labour law of  Pakistan is originated  from the time of partition indo-pak  subcontinet.

In Pakisatn constitution Labour Law is responsibility of both the Federal and Provincial Governments.

Total Labour force in Pakistan is 37.15 million people.47% in agriculture sector, 10.50% in the manufacturing and  42.50%  in various other professions.In Pakistan Labour Law is very comprehensive.Labour policy in Pakistan  based on following objectives
workers rights and unions should be protective
security of jobs
workers and employes should increase productivity

 There are different types of Labour law

• Individual Law
• Collective Law

Almost in every country Labour law  is the right and obligation of the employer and the worker between each other mediated through the contract of employment between the two.
Collective Law concern between employer, employee and  trade unions.