Islamabad, June 12 (TNS): Foreign Minister Abdullah Hussain Haroon has said that Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the welfare and protection of all children of Pakistan.
In a message in eve of World Day against Child Labour today, he said that this day is significant in several respects at national and global levels and it is an important occasion to renew our shared commitment to promote and protect the rights of every child.
He said that the observation of this day is aimed at to demonstrate our collective resolve to do everything necessary to eliminate child labour and to enhance international engagement and cooperation in this important filed.
He said that making a smooth transition from childhood to productive work for everyone is both essential and prudent and this requires coordinated measures in the fields of education, nutrition, healthcare, vocational training, employment opportunities, and social protection.
The Minister said that Pakistan recognizes the role of the United Nations and its specialized agencies as well as our partners in supporting child related initiatives of the Government of Pakistan.
He said our provinces have enacted substantive legislative and administrative measures with a focus on enforcement and to ensure that children are not forced into hazardous labour. He said that the Federal and Provincial Governments are continuing to accord priority in terms of incentivizing school enrollment, provision of meals at school, and training teachers.
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