BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid Calls for Collective Action to End Child Labour

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Jun, 2026) Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Rubina Khalid, has emphasized that the elimination of child labour is essential for building a just, developed, and prosperous society.

In her message on World Day Against Child Labour, Senator Rubina Khalid said that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the protection of children from exploitation and forced labour. She noted that Article 11 prohibits forced labour and child exploitation, while Article 25-A ensures every child's right to free and compulsory education.

“Children should hold books in their hands, not tools,” she stated, stressing the need to address the social and economic factors that force children into labour.

The BISP chairperson said that providing education, healthcare, and protection to every child is a shared responsibility of the state and society. She highlighted that the Employment of Children Act, 1991, along with other relevant laws, provides safeguards against hazardous child labour and called for effective implementation of these laws.

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Senator Rubina Khalid said that BISP is playing a vital role in supporting vulnerable families, promoting children's education, and helping secure a brighter future for the country's youth. She emphasized that investing in children's education is, in fact, an investment in Pakistan’s future.

She further stated that the eradication of child labour is indispensable for national development and social justice. Calling for a united effort, she urged the government, private sector, parents, and civil society organizations to work together to protect children's rights and ensure equal opportunities for their growth and development.

“On World Day Against Child Labour, we renew our commitment to protecting children's rights, ending exploitation, and ensuring a safe and dignified future for every child,” she concluded.