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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.…

Private Schools Told to Enforce Fire Safety Measures in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has directed all privately managed schools in the province to immediately implement comprehensive fire safety measures. The directive, issued by the Additional Director Registration here on August 26, says, “In view of the recent fire incidents and in order to prevent any…
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A Decade on, Children’s Hospital Still Lacks Basics

KARACHI: The Sindh Government Children’s Hospital will complete 10 years under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement next month, but the facility has seen little improvement in its capacity and continues to face complaints over delayed salaries and inadequate medical services. The 10-year agreement between the Sindh government and an NGO…
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1 in 4 Children in Punjab Stunted

Punjab has recorded a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children from 36 per cent in 2018 to 27%, while wasting has dropped from 15% to 10%. However, the fact that more than one in four children remain stunted keeps infant feeding and maternal nutrition high on the provincial…
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother, Baby Highlighted

KARACHI: International Breastfeeding Week 2026 commenced with an important discussion on the challenges faced by working mothers, especially journalist mothers who are breastfeeding, at a seminar organised by the Karachi Press Club in collaboration with Unicef on Saturday. One’s heart went out to the mothers who shared the challenges they…
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Insecurity Hampers Polio Campaign, Watchdog Told

• Pakistan claims virus eradication is within reach as cases have dropped sharply • Informs Independent Monitoring Board that virus footprint is narrowing, but concentrated in most difficult geographies now ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has told the global Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) that the country has entered a decisive phase in its…
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