The mining industry in Pakistan is poorly regulated, union organising is repressed, and enforcement of labour laws is weak. This results in workplaces that are incredibly dangerous to workers. In late July, the death of three more coalminers was reported from the Shahrigh coalmine, situated in the Balochistan province, Pakistan. These deaths are just the latest for the coalmining industry in Pakistan. Only with strong and independent unions enforcing health and safety standards will the situation improve.
The mining industry in Pakistan is poorly regulated, union organising is repressed, and enforcement of labour laws is weak. This results in workplaces that are incredibly dangerous to workers. In late July, the death of three more coalminers was reported from the Shahrigh coalmine, situated in the Balochistan province, Pakistan. These deaths are just the latest for the coalmining industry in Pakistan. Only with strong and independent unions enforcing health and safety standards will the situation improve.
