Unseen Fashion Workers | Karachi | Faisal Rehman | Pakistan Connect

Behind the upscale boutiques of Karachi’s fashion hubs, a largely unseen workforce of hand embroidery workers continues to struggle for fair wages and job security. These skilled artisans produce intricate designs for luxury bridal and high-end garments sold at premium prices, yet many are paid only a few hundred rupees a day, often without contracts, health coverage, or guaranteed work. Labour rights advocates warn that such conditions fall short of international labour standards and raise serious concerns under global business and human rights principles. As inflation rises and oversight remains weak, the gap between Pakistan’s booming fashion industry and the workers sustaining it continues to widen. #PakistanConnect