Talha Chughtai

2 New Polio Cases Confirmed in K-P as Total Reaches Three in 2026

The National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) confirmed two new cases of wild poliovirus in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 29. The cases were reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, where access constraints continue to aid poliovirus transmission, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being. Pakistan has reported three polio…
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Children Involved in Drug Consumption in Pakistan (2025)

  Children Involved in Drug Consumption in Pakistan (2025) Offence Children Detained Male Female Age 11–15 Age 16–17 (under 18) In School Out of School Substances Reported Drug Consumption 108 108 0 42 66 0 108 Ice, Crystal, Cannabis, Alcohol Source: Ministry of Narcotic Control (2025)…
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Number of Missing Children in 2025

  Provincial Distribution of Missing Children in 2025 Province/Region Number Percentage (%) ICT 49 5.9 Balochistan 79 9.4 KP 113 13.5 Punjab 417 49.8 Sindh 170 20.3 Source: ZARRA   Reported Missing Children in 2025 Category Number of Cases Percentage (%) Total Child Cases (Missing + Abducted) 837 100 Missing…
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Age & Gender-wise Distribution of Missing Children

  Age-Wise Distribution of Missing Children in 2025 Age Group Number Percentage (%) 0–4 years 62 7.4 5–11 years 180 21.5 12–17 years 499 59.6 Age Not Reported 96 11.5 Source: ZARRA   Gender-Wise Distribution of Missing Children Reported in 2025 Gender Number Percentage (%) Male 617 73.7 Female 220…
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Unlawful Child Marriages (Aged 10–17)

  Unlawful Child Marriages (Aged 10–17) Province/Region Legal Age (M/F) Unlawful Boys (10–17) Unlawful Girls (Below Legal Age) Total Unlawful Pakistan (Total) 310,515 237,193 547,708 ICT 18 / 16 1,508 1,100 2,608 Balochistan 18 / 16 62,851 24,411 87,262 KP 18 / 16 60,909 33,846 94,755 Punjab 18 / 16…
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