Iqbal Masih Proud Of Pakistan.
Iqbal Masih was a Pakistani child who rose to prominence in the 1990s as a fierce advocate against child labor. Born in 1983, Iqbal was raised in poverty in a small village in Punjab province. When he was just four years old, Iqbal's father died, leaving his family in a state of economic hardship. To help make ends meet, Iqbal was forced to work in a carpet factory, where he endured grueling hours, dangerous conditions, and little pay. But despite these challenges, Iqbal refused to give up. He dreamed of going to school, of learning to read and write, and of one day becoming a lawyer. And so, at the age of ten, Iqbal made the bold decision to escape from the carpet factory and to seek help from the Bonded Labour Liberation Front, an organization dedicated to ending child labor in Pakistan. With the help of the Bonded Labour Liberation Front, Iqbal was able to win his freedom and to enroll in school. He quickly became a vocal advocate for children's rights, speaking out against...