Poverty, lack of education and weak child protection systems make children easy targets for traffickers. Instead of living a safe and normal childhood, they are trapped in exploitation and lose their basic rights. Pakistan has laws against human trafficking, but they are not applied properly. Arrests are rare, court cases are slow and very few people are punished.
Different departments like police, social welfare and community groups do not work together enough. Preventing trafficking is not just about rescuing children, it also means providing schools, health services and support for families at risk. Without fixing these root problems, the cycle will continue. Protecting children should be a top priority for the nation.
Faiza Khan
Rawalpindi
