In the peaceful courtyards of rural Pakistan and the bustling apartments of Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, domestic workers are everywhere–yet seen nowhere. These women and children sweep our floors, cook our meals, and care for our elderly and children. They are the invisible backbone of many middle and upper-class households. Yet, they remain outside the ambit of national conversations, policy protections, and legal safeguards. Human Rights Watch estimates there are 8.5 million domestic workers in Pakistan. Most are women and minors working without contracts, job security, or fair wages. Despite their essential contributions, they continue to operate in informal arrangements, facing exploitation, harassment, and neglect. This invisibility is not unique to Pakistan. A lot of countries  grapple with similar issues, but in Pakistan, the absence of legal protections is particularly stark. In 2019, Punjab passed the Domestic Workers Act, prohibiting child labor under 15 and setting minimum wage standards. Yet awareness and enforcement remain weak. Few employers know of the law; fewer still comply. This gap between legislation and implementation highlights a broader cultural disregard for domestic workers’ dignity and rights. Pakistani society views domestic work as unskilled women’s labor–a perception deeply rooted in both class and gender inequalities. The result is intersectional exploitation: the double burden of being poor and female. A homemaker in Lahore may be lauded for nurturing her family, while the house cleaner who assists her–working longer hours under tougher conditions–remains unnamed and unrecognized. This disregard extends to the media. Domestic workers are often portrayed as background characters or sources of comic relief in TV serials–rarely as fully human individuals with their own lives, dreams, and struggles. As students of mass communication, we must challenge these portrayals. We must shift the narrative from invisibility to visibility. Internationally, change is possible. Brazil now provides domestic workers with full labor rights, including pensions and paid leave. South Africa includes them under its national minimum wage. Pakistan, however, has yet to ratify the International Labour Organization’s Convention No. 189, which demands global protection for domestic workers. Technology could be a game-changer. In Pakistan, app-based platforms like GharPar and Mauqa Online are beginning to formalize domestic work by offering bookings, training, and wage guidelines. However, challenges remain. Many domestic workers–especially older women in rural areas–lack digital literacy or access to smartphones. In addition, digital platforms alone cannot address systemic issues like legal invisibility and lack of healthcare or social security. Child labor remains another dark stain. In 2020, eight-year-old Zohra Shah was beaten to death in Rawalpindi for accidentally releasing pet parrots. Her murder sparked national outrage–but countless similar cases never reach the headlines. According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, urban households routinely employ children, depriving them of education and exposing them to abuse. Tin order to address these injustices, we need a multi-pronged approach: Firstly, nationwide legislation to recognize formally domestic work, ensure minimum wages, and outlaw child labor. Secondly, enforcement mechanisms to monitor compliance and penalize violations. Thirdly, public campaigns to challenge societal prejudices and media stereotypes. Fourthly, social protection schemes, including EOBI, health insurance, and pensions. Fifthly, Digital inclusion through training and accessibility initiatives, ensuring tech platforms serve all, not just the urban elite. Recognizing domestic work is not a matter of charity–it is a matter of justice. These workers are not just too small to see; they are human beings with rights, stories, and dreams. As future media professionals, we must be the voices that amplify theirs. Let us write articles, shoot documentaries, and launch campaigns that demand recognition and reform. Their labor may be unseen, but their value is undeniable.