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Transforming the Nation’s Destiny: President Alvi Highlights the Power of Education at AIOU Convocation

In a speech delivered at the convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), President Dr. Arif Alvi emphasized the critical role that education, intellect, and morality play in shaping the future of Pakistan. He believes that the youth of the country has the potential to bring about positive change and…

New Foundational Learning Policy Revealed by Government to Enhance Education Standards

ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT), Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry, led the first inter-provincial secretaries’ meeting on Foundational Learning Policy and Roadmap, signaling a groundbreaking initiative. The meeting brought together senior officials from Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh, highlighting the joint commitment to improving learning…

Life Imprisonment for Two Men Convicted of Karachi Gang-Rape

In a historic ruling, a Karachi sessions court sentenced two men to life in jail for the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Muhammad Shakir and Hafeez were found guilty by the court of the horrible crime, which happened in September 2022 and was under the Mochko police station’s jurisdiction.…

Children at work

Survey for K-P in 2022-23 reveals that 922,314 children are engaged in work constituting 11.1% of population Even though, child labour is prohibited in Pakistan with several laws mandating action against employers, millions of children across the country are currently working across different sectors. The first Child Labour Survey for…

Countering child marriage

For decades, the menace of child marriage has cast a shadow over Pakistani society, shattering the futures of countless children. Despite the presence of laws prohibiting the practice, child marriages continue at an alarming rate across the country. A provincial-level consultation workshop was organised in Peshawar to address the issue.…

Overlooked Children: SHC Finds Millions of Sindh’s School-Age Population Denied Access to Education

The Sindh High Court has criticized the education department for failing to provide quality education to children in the province. The court noted that millions of children in backward areas are denied the opportunity to attend school due to a lack of teachers and school buildings. In response to a…

Government Survey Exposes Disturbing 11.1% Workforce Among Children in KP

The recently conducted Child Labour Survey 2022-23 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has shed light on a critical issue plaguing the province. The survey findings, unveiled during a special ceremony in Peshawar, revealed that hundreds of thousands of children in the province are trapped in the clutches of child labor. According to…

Pneumonia Persists as a Grave Threat to Children

The pneumonia outbreak in Punjab continues to spread, claiming 12 more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 220 since January 1st. According to official data, 1,077 new cases have been reported in the province during the same period, with a majority of the patients…

Addressing the Out-of-School Crisis: Urgent Call for an Education Emergency

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for an education emergency in Pakistan to address the issue of 26 million out-of-school children. Speaking at a function to mark World Education Day, the President stressed the importance of devising innovative solutions to tackle this pressing challenge. Dr. Alvi highlighted the…

Justice Served: PHC Upholds Death Sentence for Convicted Rapist and Murderer of Minor Girl

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed the appeal of a convicted rapist and killer, affirming his death sentence as handed down by the trial court. A bench comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Sahibzada Asadullah concluded that the medical evidence conclusively established the appellant’s involvement in the sexual assault…

Transforming the Nation’s Destiny: President Alvi Highlights the Power of Education at AIOU Convocation

New Foundational Learning Policy Revealed by Government to Enhance Education Standards

Life Imprisonment for Two Men Convicted of Karachi Gang-Rape

Children at work

Countering child marriage

Overlooked Children: SHC Finds Millions of Sindh’s School-Age Population Denied Access to Education

Government Survey Exposes Disturbing 11.1% Workforce Among Children in KP

Pneumonia Persists as a Grave Threat to Children

Addressing the Out-of-School Crisis: Urgent Call for an Education Emergency

Justice Served: PHC Upholds Death Sentence for Convicted Rapist and Murderer of Minor Girl

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