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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.…

Importance of Breastfeeding Highlighted

LAHORE: Participants in a seminar on the importance of breastfeeding termed mother’s milk highly beneficial for the mental and physical health of infants and called for raising awareness about its importance. Punjab University’s Department of Public Health in collaboration with Unicef held an awareness seminar on breastfeeding on October 24.…
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CS Orders UC-wise Fumigation Drive to Curb Dengue Spread

Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Haider Shah on October 23 chaired an emergency meeting at his office to review the province’s dengue situation and directed concerned departments to take immediate preventive and control measures against the rising number of cases. Officials said the meeting was attended by the commissioner Karachi,…
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Sindh to Launch Measles-rubella Vaccination Campaign Next Month

KARACHI: Sindh Health and Population Welfare Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho chaired the first provincial steering committee meeting to review the arrangements for an upcoming measles-rubella vaccination campaign starting next month. The province-wide drive, targeting over 8.2 million children, is scheduled to run from Nov 17 to 29. A total…
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Hidden Danger in your Child’s Rash Cream

KARACHI: The unnecessary use of steroid-containing rash creams on children’s delicate skin is triggering serious health risks, including Cushing’s syndrome, immune suppression, and organ damage. Dr Liaqat Ali, Additional MS (OPD Incharge) and pediatrician at Civil Hospital Karachi, told The Express Tribune that rash creams fall into three categories for…
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KP CM Orders Public Awareness Amid Upswing In Dengue Cases

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has instructed elected representatives and the information department to scale up awareness about preventive measures regarding Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever as the mosquito-borne ailment infected 63 more people, increasing the number of patients in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 3,792. Officials said that the chief minister issued…
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Doctor Arrested in Sargodha for ‘Torture’ of House Help

SARGODHA: Jhal Chakian police have arrested a doctor allegedly involved in brutal torture of a minor girl employed as a maid at his house in Lahore, after a video clip showing the victim’s plight surfaced on social media. According to Sarfraz, the father of the alleged victim, Hira (16), a…
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