There are nearly 20,000 of these brick kilns in Pakistan and over 100,000 across South Asia. In some cities, they account for 91% of pollution, according to the World Bank. As of November 2022 ...

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An curved arrow pointing right. Families in Pakistan work dangerous jobs at brick kilns to pay off loans they take out from kiln owners. Many never escape the cycle of debt. More from Risky ...

Insider recently went to the brick kiln in the Thar Desert to document the conditions families such as the Megwhars are forced to work under. Although Pakistan abolished forced labor in 1992 ...

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LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has intensified operations against non-zigzag brick kilns and industries contributing to pollution. Several brick kilns have been demolished ...