For many, the choice to enter the escort world is not driven by desire but necessity. Lahore’s economic disparities are stark. A city where elite universities and poverty-stricken colonies coexist, the pressure to provide for families can push individuals into unconventional roles. Some women, unable to access education or stable employment, turn to escorting as a means of financial independence. Others are lured by promises of affluence, only to find themselves trapped in exploitative networks. This echoes a global trend where economic instability and gender inequality create pathways to the informal economy.