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Selling childhood

A child selling flowers in Islamabad. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

A child selling flowers in Islamabad. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

A child selling flowers in Islamabad. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

June 12 has been designated World Day Against Child Labor by the International Labour Organization (ILO). PHOTO: ONLINE

Up to 10 million children are estimated to be working in Pakistan, according to UNICEF. PHOTO: PPI

The plight of child labourers in Pakistan came under international scrutiny when it was discovered that children were hand-stitching soccer balls in the town of Sialkot. PHOTO: INP

Pakistan spends less than 2% of its gross domestic product on education, which translates into a lack of skills amongst the younger population, pushing them onto the street in search of work. PHOTO: INP

With little government protection, children keep falling into the same vicious circle of exploitation. PHOTO: ONLINE

Up to 10 million children are estimated to be working in Pakistan, according to UNICEF. PHOTO: ONLINE

About 45% of Pakistan’s population of almost 180 million is below the age of 22. PHOTO: ONLINE

Rising food and fuel prices and a struggling economy have forced many families to send their children to search for work instead of to the classroom. PHOTO: ISRARUL HAQ/ EXPRESS

Rising food and fuel prices and a struggling economy have forced many families to send their children to search for work instead of to the classroom. PHOTO: ISRARUL HAQ/ EXPRESS

June 12 has been designated World Day Against Child Labor by the International Labour Organization (ILO). PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

Economic pressures are forcing young Pakistanis to leave home in search of work. PHOTO: QAZI USMAN/ EXPRESS

With little government protection, children keep falling into the same vicious circle of exploitation. PHOTO: PPI

World Day Against Child Labour is commemorated every year on June 12, but the condition in Pakistan remains the same.

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Nasamajh

Jun 13, 2012 - 3:40PM

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my heart goes out for these little angels.. we see so many of them yet feel helpless to reduce their troubles.. let’s do something for them to bring a massive change by using this page..

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