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Pakistan cricket legend Wasim joins fight against child labour KARACHI, March 16 (AFP) - Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram Friday threw his support behind the drive against child labour and pledged to devote more of his time to the campaign when he hangs up his boots. "Child labour is a curse and is spoiling the lives of millions of kids around the world and in our part of the world its menacingly huge," the 35-year-old bowling legend said. "Kids make the life beautiful and we must ensure they continue to make life beautiful by securing their future through our contributions in all forms." Akram was visiting Karachi's City School which celebrated an open day against child labour on the theme of "future in jeapordy." Hundreds of youngsters took part in the open day and gathered around Akram, asking for autographs. Millions of Pakistani children are forced to work in one of the world's poorest countries. Pakistan's carpet and sports manufacturing industry have been badly hit by a boycott by some European countries in protest at the use of child labour. "As and when I will get time off cricket I will contribute against child labour around the world," said Akram who is in the twilight of his career. Akram is also an active campaigner to raise awarness of diabetes, which has afflicted him for the last six years. He is also an active contributor to the Special Childrens' school in Lahore. Akram, the only player to take 400 wickets in both Test and one-day international cricket, has just recovered from injury and is gearing up for the forthcoming tri-nations one day series in Sharjah and Pakistan's home series against New Zealand next month. |
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