Preying On Young Boys: Pakistan's Hidden Predators
Synopsis
Over 4 million children in Pakistan are forced to work from an early age due to poverty, with up to 1.5 million living on the streets.
Synopsis
Aqeeb, a 9-year-old boy in Peshawar, plays near a polluted canal. Children like him face daily dangers, including sexual exploitation. Thousands of vulnerable boys across Pakistan are subjected to abuse. In cities and towns, predators operate in silence. Many poor children work long hours, often living on the streets. Surveys indicate that 95% of truck drivers have seen such abuse, yet few speak out. Public acknowledgment of this issue remains scarce, leaving many boys at risk.
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Why Watch
- See the harsh realities of child labor in Pakistan.
- Meet Aqeeb, a 9-year-old facing daily dangers.
- Find out how poverty drives children into exploitation.
Did You Know
- Over 4 million children in Pakistan are forced to work due to poverty.
- Up to 1.5 million children live on the streets in Pakistan.
- Some children work up to 14 hours a day for very little pay.
- Aqeeb, a 9-year-old boy, plays in a polluted canal, facing daily dangers.
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How many children in Pakistan are forced to work due to poverty?
Over 4 million children across Pakistan are forced to work from an early age due to poverty.
How many children in Pakistan live on the streets?
Up to 1.5 million children in Pakistan live on the streets.
What is a common source of income for poor kids in Peshawar?
For the poorest kids in Peshawar, a common source of income is picking garbage from gutters and waste dumps for recycling.
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