Javeria Khan

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Corporal Punishment

In our society, the cycle of violence often starts early for a child. The initial exposure to violence frequently comes from teachers who, in the belief that physical punishment will be a lasting lesson, use corporal punishment on the child. A few days ago, a seven-year-old boy was beaten by…
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Firefighting Versus Child Protection Systems

Pakistan’s child protection system must evolve with mandatory reporting, audits, and comprehensive case management. The fact that we know of only 4,213 cases of child abuse in 2023 is an insult to common sense and arithmetic. About 26 million children are not attending schools; 3.3 million are involved in child…
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Medics Negligence Claims Infants Life

RAWALPINDI: A patient at Holy Family Hospital – Rawalpindi’s largest public health facility – has accused the hospital’s staff of killing her newborn by allegedly dropping her to the floor in the labour room. The patient, Amina Bibi, has filed a complaint with the Medical Superintendent (MS) of the hospital,…
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Climate-driven Child Marriages

The prevalence of child marriages in certain parts of Pakistan, as exemplified by the recent reports of 45 underage girls being married off in Khan Muhammad Mallah village of Dadu in Sindh province, is utterly unacceptable. The directive issued by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to launch a thorough investigation…
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Upcoming Film Spotlights Plight Of Kids In Brick Kilns

‘Under the Blaze’ presents a compelling tale of a child forced to trade his future for perilous conditions Rawalpindi. A child extends his skinny arms to place a warm, rust-coloured brick in a long line of freshly baked blocks laid out to dry under the blistering sun that glares upon…
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Suspected Child Molesters Held In Kallar Syedan

Rawalpindi. Two suspects who allegedly raped three children in Kallar Syedan area of Rawalpindi police station and his accomplice have been arrested. The accused were charged with rape while filming the indecent act and uploading the videos online. While registering the case the parents of the victim said that the…
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Flooded Schools Greet Students

Heavy monsoon rains have left many campuses underwater, turning them into ponds RAWALPINDI: After a two-and-a-half-month summer vacation, all public and private educational institutions in Rawalpindi will reopen on 15 August. However, heavy monsoon rains over the past week have turned many schools, colleges, and universities across the city into…
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Private Schools Demand Removal Of Taxes

RAWALPINDI: The All-Pakistan Private Schools Management Association has raised serious concerns about the country’s state of education, calling for the removal of taxes on private schools. They emphasised that 60 percent of children who are receiving an education are enrolled in private schools. The association urged all political parties to…
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Malnourished Future

Almost half of the children in Pakistan experience stunted growth, while nearly a third are underweight and suffer from wasting. The long-term consequences of these issues for the future of the country are significant. In Sindh, infant and young child feeding practices are inadequate, with approximately 98 percent of children…
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MDCAT: A False Hope On The Horizon

The costs of depriving meritorious individuals of entry into the healthcare system manifest as healthcare breakdowns. Though the announcements of academic opportunities and exams in a transparent socioeconomic and political setting might elicit excitement among prospective aspirants, the same in our part of the world ignites cascades of desperation and…
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