ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the commission, constituted against forced labour at brick kilns, to continue its working and also hear the stance of 'Bhatta' owners.
The Bhatta owners' lawyer took the stance before the court of Chief Justice Athar Minallah that the commission had compiled its report into the matter without listening their stance. Bhatta owners were also against forced labour, he said, adding that there was no case of forced labour in federal capital.
However, the commission's representative Umar Gilani said that the priorities could be analysed through it that there were only two labour inspectors working in whole capital area. The IHC chief justice said that it was a matter of executive and the court wouldn't interfere into it.
He further remarked that this was unfortunate that the concept of slavery was still prevalent in 21st century in this form.
The court said that it had also made this commission as implementation commission regarding its recommendation against forced labour at brick kilns. After this, the court adjourned hearing of the case.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Experts say draconian internet censorship threatens to cut country off from promising future
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
