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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.…

Video of Teacher Assaulting Student in Gujar Khan Sparks Police Action

RAWALPINDI: In the Gujar Khan area of Rawalpindi, a video showing a…

Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24

The Pakistan Economic Survey is an annual publication by the Ministry of…

Boy Kept In Chains By His Father Freed In Lakki Marwat

LAKKI MARWAT: A boy kept in chains by his father was released by the police in Bannu district on 8th May. A police official said that the incident came to light when a video appeared on the social media platforms showing a 10-year-old boy chained by his father at a…

World Thalassemia Day To Be Observed on 8th May

ISLAMABAD: World Thalassemia Day will be observed across the globe on 8th May under the theme of “Together for Thalassemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients”. It is worth mentioning that thalassemia has become a silent epidemic in Pakistan, with an estimated 100,000 children suffering from thalassemia major, a preventable but life-threatening…

Over 24,000 children, Adults Under 25 Suffer From Type 1 Diabetes in Pakistan

Vice President International Diabetes Federation Erum Ghafoor has revealed that over 24,000 children and adolescents under the age of 25 in Pakistan are suffering from Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and their lives are at risk without access to insulin. To support these children, 27 specialized clinics offering free treatment have…

Teacher Arrested For Rape Of School Children

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Police on 6th May arrested a schoolteacher for allegedly raping a number of schoolchildren in Nawankot town of Khanpur tehsil, some 65km from here. Reports said a resident of Mauza Syedpur of Liaqatpur tehsil approached the Khanpur Saddar police, alleging that his 14-year-old cousin (A) was raped…

Pakistan’s Healthcare, Disaster Systems Failing Children, Elderly: Amnesty

KARACHI: Pakistan’s healthcare and disaster response systems are failing to meet the needs of children and older people who are most at risk of death and disease amid extreme weather events related to climate change, Amnesty International said in a new report. Invisible deaths of older people and children during…

Over 3,350 Child Abuse Cases Reported Across Pakistan In 2024: Report

ISLAMABAD: As many as 3,364 child abuse cases were reported from all the four provinces, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in the year 2024, according to a civil society report. The report ‘Cruel Numbers 2024’ by Sahil was prepared based on data collected from 81…

Poliovirus Detected In 18 Districts

ISLAMABAD: On May 04, officials confirmed that wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been detected in sewage samples collected from 18 districts across Pakistan, indicating continued circulation of the virus in several high-risk areas despite intensive eradication efforts. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 38 environmental samples were…

Free Rides Being Offered To Cut Polio Vaccination Refusals

QUETTA: “Come for the rides, stay for the drops!” The streets of Quetta echoed with the joyful chants of children as Immunity Express “Sehat-ki-Sawari” rolled into action, turning moments of fun into milestones of protection. In the ongoing fight against polio, reaching every last child remains an urgent priority. Despite repeated campaigns,…

Child Rights Report Highlights Key Issues

First-of-its-kind NCRC report offers evidence-based overview of situation of children ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) launched its inaugural State of Children in Pakistan Report 2024 at recently held a ceremony in Islamabad. Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, was the chief…

Teacher Booked For Torturing Students

RAWALPINDI: Police have registered a case against a private school teacher for allegedly brutally beating and injuring two students in the Gujar Khan area on May 04. The school administration was also nominated in the case. According to the police, Saqib Mahmood, the victim’s father, reported that his 11-year-old and…