Home-based workers earn as little as Rs50 an hour

LAHORE: Home-based workers in Pakistan continue to face severe economic exploitation, with some earning as little as Rs50 an hour despite years of inflation and rising electricity bills, speakers said at an event marking International Home-Based Workers Day. Trade union representatives and grassroots workers highlighted stagnant piece-rate wages, unpaid labour, occupational health hazards,…

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