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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.…

Challenges to Childhood Education, Development Highlighted

CHITRAL: In the 13th international conference on “Raising children in our times”, the educators, policymakers and health experts presented their deliberations on how the families and communities can raise healthy, empathetic and resilient children amid rapid digital and social change, in order to make the future safe and prosperous. Organised…
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4.7m Out-of-school Children a Ticking Time Bomb for KP Govt

PESHAWAR: As the morning sun rises over the dusty plains of Pabbi area in Nowshera district, 13-year-old Hussain Khan tightens his grip on a worn-out shovel. His hands, calloused and far too small for the labour he performs, are not turning pages in a textbook; they are digging ditches to…
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Punjab Ramps up School Security with CCTV, Bag Checks

The Punjab government has directed all public and private schools across the province to tighten security in the wake of recent safety concerns, according to an official notification issued by the School Education Department. In a circular sent to all chief executive officers of District Education Authorities, the department instructed…
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Smog Advisory Issued for Students

RAWALPINDI: The Health and Education departments have issued a new 15-point advisory for students and citizens to protect themselves from smog and dust. A circular has been sent to all public and private schools, while instructions have also been issued to display advisory banners in schools and main city areas.…
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Influencers Vow to Promote Polio Vaccination

PESHAWAR: A group of influencers comprising paediatricians, media professionals, religious scholars, political stalwarts and radio journalists pledged to push forward the national agenda of making Pakistan polio-free by promoting routine immunisation through their respective influencer networks under the guidance of Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A collaboration session of…
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Education, Health Termed Fundamental, Constitutional Rights

LOWER DIR: Dir Qaumi Pasoon (DQP), a body of elders working for peace and harmony, on October 12 rejected the government’s decision to privatise public educational institutions and hospitals, terming it against the public interest and demanding its immediate withdrawal. The demand was made during a seminar titled“Education and Health…
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