Pakistan, July 3 -- Every morning, long before offices open and formal markets begin trading, thousands of street vendors take up their positions across Pakistan's roads and public spaces. They sell fruit, vegetables, books, tea, clothing and other everyday essentials, offering affordability and convenience to millions in cities where access to formal retail is often uneven. Yet despite their visible role in urban life, these workers remain largely invisible in law. They sustain a significant part of the informal economy, but continue to operate without clear legal recognition or consistent regulatory protection. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), nearly 72 per cent of Pakistan's non-agricultural employment is infor...