Senior Pakistani actress Nadia Jamil has expressed deep concern over the lack of public discussion on child sexual exploitation in the country, despite widespread criticism directed at lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender individuals (LGBTQ).
A video of the actress speaking to a group of young girls has gone viral on social media, where she addresses the harsh and often overlooked realities faced by vulnerable children.
Nadia revealed that some time ago, a journalist using a hidden camera uncovered nine child prostitution dens operating in Lahore and other cities, where children as young as 7 to 16 years old were being abused. The secret footage, she said, left her shaken and heartbroken.
She added that in Pakistan, the sexual exploitation of young boys persists across schools, homes, educational institutions, and various workplaces, yet no one is willing to openly confront the issue.
According to Nadia, the problem is especially severe at truck stops, where underage boys are frequently abused but the matter remains largely ignored. She noted that exploitation also continues in coal mines and industrial workplaces, where boys are passed from one person to another without intervention.
