Child labor is a significant issue in Pakistan, with an estimated 12.5 million children aged 5-14 working. Poverty and lack of access to education are the primary drivers of child labor in Pakistan. It negatively impacts children's health and development. While it may provide short-term economic gains for some industries, it hampers Pakistan's long-term economic growth and human capital development. Efforts are needed to reduce poverty, improve access to schools, implement laws against child labor, and encourage family planning to help address the child labor crisis in Pakistan.