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The court has sought a report on continued trafficking to the Middle East. It also conceded it is unclear who it should seek answers from. This is certainly a good question. The issue is linked to the desperate poverty of parents and the role of middle-men involved in trafficking. Inefficiency of the government also plays a part, with measures taken to stop children being smuggled abroad only partially successful. It is only holistic policies that address the issue and aim at creating better futures for people in the country that can finally stop the awful practices we see now.
In the past, efforts have been made to rehabilitate these children as they return and provide them an education. Centres to house those unclaimed by families exist both in the southern Punjab and Lahore. There should be a review of how well these centres continue to work and what more can be done to give these children a second chance in life.
Published in the Express Tribune, May 16th, 2010.
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