South Asia
Pakistan Bonded Labour Many in Pakistan still trapped in bonded labour system
Islamabad: A research conducted by Hari Welfare Association (HWA) has revealed that many people in Pakistan are still trapped in the bonded labour system.
The� Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 2015 has been abolished from Pakistan.
As per one of the researchers, Khaskheli, the Pakistani Government has failed to implement the Act releasing individuals and families trapped in bonded labour by influential landlords.
Under the bonded labour system labourers are completely or partially forced to work without pay to pay off their debts, reports Republic World.
The research said most of the cases were witnessed in 2020.
