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Abstract
In many jurisdictions, legal and regulatory frameworks controlling the protection of employees' health and compensation for disease and injury contracted at work are among the earliest pieces of social legislation; the rules governing prevention date to the 19th century, while workers' compensation laws were first passed in many jurisdictions in the early twentieth century. The same is true for Pakistan, where there is an urgent need for such laws regarding this crucial issue. This article will provide a summary of current regulatory methods to the prevention of occupational illnesses, injuries, and compensation for their effects, while also examining the development of legislation from its inception to the present.