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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.…

Criminalising Child Marriage

CHILD marriage persists in Pakistan for many reasons, and ending the practice requires measures that are sensitive to the problem’s complexity. Debates on child marriage tend to reduce this complexity to two opposing legal positions. Proponents of gender equality and child welfare support higher minimum age limits for child marriage…

Dark Web Child Exploitation Ring Busted In Muzaffargarh

ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The government has dismantled an international child exploitation network operating out of a so-called gaming club in Muzaffarabad, where children aged six to 10 were lured, abused and filmed for the sake of selling their videos on the dark web, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry…

WHO And BISP Treat 43,000 Malnourished Children Annually In Pakistan

Islamabad: In a crucial collaboration addressing Pakistan’s childhood malnutrition crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) are providing life-saving treatment to 43,000 severely malnourished children under two years of age each year at 169 nutrition stabilization centres (NSCs) nationwide. With an exceptional recovery rate…

13-year-old Maid Tortured To Death In Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: A 13-year-old maid was allegedly tortured to death in Madina Town police limits. A police spokesman said that the tragic incident occurred in Eden Valley where 13-year-old maid Aliya was allegedly tortured to death by her employers. The CPO directed the SP Madina Town to investigate the matter and…

Over 5,000 Children Treated For Foot Deformity At Paraplegic Centre

PESHAWAR: Speakers on 3rd June called upon parents to contact experts for the clubfoot deformities of children to enable them to grow like normal people as the problem is totally curable. “We have provided treatment to 5,071 children for congenital clubfoot deformity with the dedication, professionalism and compassionate spirit of…

Polio Team Attacked In Diamer

GILGT: A monitoring team involved in the ongoing anti-polio campaign in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) came under fire in the Tangir Shekho area of Diamer district on 02-June-2025, a day after a new case of polio detected in the area. No casualties were reported in the incident, which officials say was triggered…

Al-Shifa Trust Calls For Making Eye Screening In Schools Mandatory

RAWALPINDI: Al-Shifa Trust has called for mandatory eye screenings in schools, stressing that early detection and treatment of vision problems can significantly reduce the risk of childhood blindness. Talking to the media, president of Al-Shifa Trust retired Maj-Gen Rehmat Khan said that while some eye health initiatives exist, they are…

First Polio Case From GB Takes Year’s Tally To 11

ISLAMABAD: Health authorities have confirmed a new case of wild poliovirus in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, marking the first instance of the virus reported from the region. The Regional Reference Labo­ratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed a new case in 23-month-old male child…
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Polio Case Detected In GB’s Diamer, Virus Genetically Linked To Karachi

GILGIT: A new case of wild poliovirus has been reported from Tangir Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, with preliminary lab analysis linking the virus to a strain previously detected in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area, officials told The News on 01-June-2025. According to health sources, the affected child is a two-year-old boy…
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