Bakhtar International Journal of Economics and Management Review

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 3 | April-May-June 2025
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Investigating the Determinants of Child Labor in the Automobile Sector in District Peshawar

Mr. Ahmed Umair, Dr. Suleman Amin
Published: 30 June 2025
(2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65460/Vol1_Iss3_a1
Cite this Article: Mr. Ahmed Umair, Dr. Suleman Amin. (2025). Investigating the Determinants of Child Labor in the Automobile Sector in District Peshawar, Bakhtar International Journal of Economics and Management Review, 1(3), 01-09.doi:https://doi.org/10.65460/Vol1_Iss3_a1

Corresponding Author Details:
Mr. Ahmed Umair
Researcher, Dept. of Economics, University of Peshawar
ahmadumair094@gmail.com

Abstract:
Child labor is a significant issue in the automobile sector in District Peshawar, particularly in workshops along the Dalazak Ring Road. Many children work in unsafe and challenging environments, often at the cost of their education and well-being. Demographic factors, such as family size, age, and educational background, play a key role in determining why children enter the labor force. Similarly, economic factors like household income, poverty levels, and parental unemployment are critical in pushing children into work to support their families. This research builds on existing studies but fills a gap by focusing specifically on the automobile sector in District Peshawar. Data collection for this study was conducted using a questionnaire, ires, and primary data obtained through convenience sampling. The questionnaire, designed by the author, is structured to reflect the research objectives, ensuring a logical flow of questions aligned with the study's goals. The study's results suggest that child labor depends on factors such as demographic and economic factors in the local auto industry.

Keywords: Child labor, Automobile, Peshawar, and workshops



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