Child Online Protection

Online Safety for All starts with All of Us

We are happy to share pictures – whether of holidays, celebrations and private moments – directly with each other. That’s beautiful and connects us. However, once online, this personal data is available worldwide and indefinitely. And that can have unforeseen consequences. Which one is described using the example of Ella. In order to prevent abuse, we are all called upon.…

Unveiling Deepfakes

Laila* first met Adeel* at a fine dining restaurant along the coastline of Karachi city, after eight months of online dating on Instagram. She was then 20, he 21. The two talked for hours as the golden sun set, meeting the horizon of the sea. Laila described Adeel as the…

Girl Harassed, Blackmailed

BAHAWALPUR: Lodhran city police claimed on April 3 to have arrested a man on the charges of sexually harassing and blackmailing a first-year girl student in Faizabad locality of Lodhran city. According to the police, a woman complainant said that her neighbour ‘I’ would train her daughter ‘S’ (17) ,…
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Medics Warn Against Screen Overuse Among Children

ISLAMABAD: In countless homes, parents reach for phones, tablets or laptops to quiet restless toddlers, seeking brief relief in busy days. But this simple act is fuelling a hidden crisis. By choosing screens over real interaction, they are unknowingly raising children vulnerable to virtual autism, a condition that stunts emotional…
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Man Sent to Prison in Child Pornography Case

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Monday sent a man to prison on judicial remand in a case pertaining to possession and transmission of child sexual abuse material on WhatsApp. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had initiated an inquiry on a complaint filed by one of its officials, following…
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Pistol Goes Off In ‘Rapist’ Prayer Leader’s Trousers

SAHIWAL: The prayer leader (imam masjid) who had raped his seven-year-old student and uploaded a video of it on social media was arrested by the Crime Control Department (CCD) after his pistol went off inside his trousers on March 13. The suspect was arrested by CCD after an alleged encounter…
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AI and the Child

Artificial intelligence is quietly shaping a generation’s thinking. Children are increasingly using AI tools to answer questions, complete assignments and tackle problems that once required reflection and research. What appears to be efficiency may also be altering the way thinking itself develops. This shift is unfolding within a generation shaped…
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KP Reported 258 Rape Cases Last Year with One Conviction Only

PESHAWAR: Human Rights Council of Pakistan, a non-government organisation, on Mar 7 launched the 2025 human rights report, highlighting that a total of 258 rape cases were reported in the province, but only one conviction was recorded, reflecting a conviction rate of around 0.39pc. The report was launched at the…
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Is Your Child Safe Online? What Every Parent Must Know

The internet is an essential part of children’s lives—but it also comes with real risks. In this video, we discuss child online safety, the most common digital dangers, and practical strategies parents and caregivers can use to protect children online while maintaining trust and healthy communication. You’ll learn about: Why…
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Cybersecurity Drive Launched in Schools

ISLAMABAD: In response to a surge in cyberattacks and growing digital threats, the federal government has announced emergency measures across federal educational institutions. Acting on special directives from the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has instructed all educational institutions in Islamabad – including private schools…
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14-Year-Old Domestic Worker Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Lahore

LAHORE: A 14-year-old domestic worker was allegedly sexually assaulted and blackmailed in Lahore after the suspect recorded and shared explicit videos of her, Gulberg Police said on Wednesday. The victim, who worked with her parents at a residence in a private housing society, had befriended the suspect through a female…
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