The following pragmatic steps focus on aligning national definitions on domestic labour with international norms, resolving legal discrepancies, strengthening legal responses to child labour offenses, and raising awareness through education:

o   Align Pakistan’s definitions of ‘child,’ ‘child labour,’ ‘Child Domestic Labour (CDL),’ ‘hazardous work,’ and ‘light work’ with international conventions. This should be a collaborative effort involving the Government of Pakistan, National Commission for Child Welfare and Development, International Labour Organisation, NGOs, and child protection experts.

o   Revise the ‘Pakistan Penal Code’ to address discrepancies between articles regarding the minimum age of education and work, while also modifying it to classify child labour offenses as cognizable and non-compoundable. This comprehensive legal reform should work towards establishing a unified framework that effectively balances child protection, the value of education, and age-appropriate work experiences, and ensure a consistent and stringent legal approach to child labour offenses across all provinces.

o   Incorporate child labour policy discussions in curricula of academic institutions and universities. This should aim to enhance awareness of social issues and cultivate social responsibility among students.