Enhancing state officials’ capacity for the enforcement of legislation on forced and bonded labour, and human trafficking in Balochistan - training manual

Oct 17, 2026

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Training manual focused on enhancing the capacity of state officials in Balochistan to enforce laws addressing forced and bonded labour and human trafficking. Developed within the ILO Bridge project, it targets labour inspectors, mines’ inspectors, police officials, and Federal Investigation Agency officials. The manual promotes collaboration in applying the Balochistan Forced Labour and Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2021, and Pakistan’s Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018, supporting practical enforcement aligned with the relevant legislative framework.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages125

Reading Time5 h 15 min

AccessFree to download

Acronyms and abbreviations

Foreword

Message from the Secretary of the Balochistan Labour and Manpower Department

Introduction

Session 1. Understanding forced labour, bonded labour and human trafficking

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FAQs

Who is the training manual intended for in Balochistan?

It targets labour inspectors, mines’ inspectors, police officials, and officials from Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency in Balochistan.

Which laws does the manual aim to support officials in enforcing?

It promotes enforcement of the Balochistan Forced Labour and Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2021, and Pakistan’s Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018.

What is the manual’s main goal and approach?

It seeks to strengthen officials’ capacity and encourage a collaborative approach to enforcing the relevant forced labour and trafficking legislation in the province.

Oct 17, 2026

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