Pakistan's Home-Based Workers Face Severe Exploitation Amid Soaring Inflation

Home-based workers in Pakistan are suffering severe economic exploitation, with some earning as little as Rs50 an hour despite years of inflation and rising electricity bills. Speakers at an event highlighted stagnant piece-rate wages, unpaid labor, and a lack of social protection, noting earnings have remained unchanged for three years. Soaring inflation has severely eroded household purchasing power, leaving families struggling to meet basic needs. This ongoing economic pressure on low-income segments underscores persistent inflationary challenges, which could maintain underlying pressure on the Pakistani Rupee.

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