US Lawmakers Praise Punjab’s Brick-Kiln Modernisation Initiative

US lawmakers have commended the Punjab government’s efforts to modernise its brick-kiln sector, citing the potential to eliminate bonded labour and attract ethical foreign investment. The Congressional Pakistan Caucus expressed its appreciation for the government’s initiative in a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

The lawmakers believe that the reforms will strengthen the overall Pakistan-US partnership and enhance bilateral economic relations. They also noted that Punjab is well-placed to serve as a pilot province for the initiative.

• The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjab’s drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector.
• The reforms aim to address environmental challenges and eliminate bonded labour.
• More than 4.5 million people in Pakistan remain trapped in the peshgi system, an entrenched bonded-labour practice.
• The US lawmakers have reaffirmed their support for efforts to end bonded labour.

Punjab’s Modernisation Efforts

The Punjab government’s initiative to modernise its brick-kiln sector has been praised by US lawmakers as a means to address environmental challenges and eliminate bonded labour. “