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Importance of Classroom

The child learning in the classroom is a subject of great importance. While some argue that traditional classroom settings are outdated and

Mothers In Prison

INCARCERATED mothers constitute a rapidly increasing segment of the prison population in Punjab. According to data released by Punjab Prisons, as of

Mastung Bombing

INSTABILITY continues to haunt Balochistan, as Friday morning’s bombing in Mastung has shown. At least nine fatalities have been confirmed — mostly

Sindh Govt Directs Quick Resolution Of Fatima Furiro Murder Case

KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department has instructed the Inspector General of Police and the Prosecutor General for the swift disposal of the Fatima Furiro murder case in Ranipur, district Khairpur, Sindh. The case has attracted national and international attention, with implications for Pakistan’s global human rights rankings. Fatima Furiro, a nine-year-old maid, was found murdered in August 2023 at the haveli (residence) of Pir Asad Shah, a powerful and influential figure. The proceedings are currently underway in the Anti-Terrorism Court,

Child Rights in Pakistan

Importance of Classroom

The child learning in the classroom is a subject of great importance. While some argue that traditional classroom settings are outdated and

Mothers In Prison

INCARCERATED mothers constitute a rapidly increasing segment of the prison population in Punjab. According to data released by Punjab Prisons, as of
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