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SPARC State of Pakistan’s Children Report

“State of Children Report” is an annual publication produced by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), a non-governmental organization based in Pakistan. The report provides information on the situation of children in the country, covering various aspects such as health, education, violence against children, juvenile justice system, etc. The report is widely cited by…

The Age Of Consent And The Borders Of Belief

ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025 marks a pivotal step toward a safer, progressive Pakistan KARACHI. Child rights organisations and advocates, along with concerned citizens, have warmly welcomed the passage of recent legislation on child marriages, describing it as a landmark step toward protecting the rights and well-being of children.…

Punjab Pneumonia Outbreak Claims More Young Lives

Pneumonia continues to pose a grave threat to children under the age of 10, as 13 more minors tragically succumbed to this deadly virus in the past 24 hours in Punjab. The total number of fatalities across the province since January 1 has now reached 392, painting a distressing picture…
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Preventing suicide

IN a significant stride towards mental health reform, Pakistan decriminalised attempted suicide (later challenged in the Federal Sharia Court) by repealing Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, a change that stands out for its compassion and understanding. The repeal is complemented by the Mental Health Act`s Section 49, which…
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Minister Announces Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Malnutrition

Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Nadeem Jan, revealed an integrated strategy to combat malnutrition during a productive meeting with US Ambassador Donald Blome, where they discussed crucial health-related matters. The minister emphasized the Ministry of Health’s dedicated efforts to address malnutrition by forming a task force that ensures synchronized…
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Measles spike

IT is an unfortunate reality that in Pakistan, far too many children are afflicted by, and, in fact, lose their lives to, vaccine-preventable diseases. Amongst these ailments is measles, and as a report in this paper has pointed out, there has been a sustained surge in the number of measles…
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Surge in Measles Cases Hits Karachi

Measles cases have been on the rise in Karachi in recent weeks, highlighting ongoing issues with the public immunization program and parent awareness. Data from major public hospitals, including the National Institute of Child Health and Dr Ruth K.M Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, show measles has persisted as a challenge…
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Two More Children Succumb to Pneumonia

Tragedy strikes again as pneumonia claims two more young lives, bringing the total number of childhood deaths to 318 this year. In just 24 hours, 605 new cases of pneumonia were reported, with Lahore accounting for 177 of those cases. The province has seen a sharp rise in pneumonia cases…
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Depressed students

In this day and age it is very easy for students like myself to hand over our minds and bodies to depression. It is something which is seemingly increasing day by day among young people. In today’s world students are prone to go into depression as there is a lot…
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