Unheard Cry of Laborers

Asem Mustafa Awan

Islamabad: In the heart of cities and hidden rural corners, a tale of struggle and survival unfolds—the story of hungry laborers, the unsung heroes left at the mercy of detached policies.

As the sun sets on another day of toil, thousands of laborers return to homes echoing with hunger rather than laughter. In the shadows of towering skyscrapers and forgotten villages, these men and women form the backbone of economies, yet remain victims of policies that neglect their basic needs.

Incompetent policymakers, driven by decisions made in comfortable boardrooms, have woven a tapestry of despair for these laborers. Wages barely scrape subsistence, coupled with rising inflation, creating a vortex of deprivation that threatens entire families.

Amidst political debates, the cries of hungry children in dilapidated shanties are drowned out. Families grapple with empty stomachs as incompetent policies widen the gap between the privileged and destitute.

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As the global spotlight focuses on economic indicators, hungry laborers remain invisible, relegated to the periphery of national priorities. Those who build nations crumble under policies that favor the elite.

In city streets and quiet villages, the hungry laborers navigate a landscape of despair. This is not just a story of hunger; it’s one of resilience, of individuals forsaken by policies, yet tirelessly working for an uncertain future. It’s a plea for policies recognizing the dignity of labor and the right to a life free from hunger’s shackles.

The hungry laborers are not just statistics; they are the beating heart of nations. Their story is a poignant reminder that policies, when detached from humanity, cast long shadows that darken lives.

From dawn till dusk, they sit hoping for a chance to earn a meal. The soaring prices and halted economy force these laborers to wait at crossings and junctions across Pakistan. Reports about the nation reveal alarming figures of malnutrition, stunted growth, and millions living below the poverty line.

The hope exists as people reach out on an individual and collective level, offering free food. However, at the state level, unfriendly policies perpetuate misery. The elite boasts of national resources, yet the majority in the land of the pure can’t afford essentials like clean water, education, and health.

This is the unheard cry of hungry laborers—a collective plea for justice in the shadows of prosperity.

The writer is a journalist based in Islamabad and writes on a wide range of issues.

Photo Credit: Raja Farid