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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…

Video of Teacher Assaulting Student in Gujar Khan Sparks Police Action

RAWALPINDI: In the Gujar Khan area of Rawalpindi, a video showing a school teacher brutally beating a child has gone viral on social media, prompting police action. The accused teacher has been taken into custody. Authorities say the incident occurred nearly a year ago. According to police, the video shows…

The Age Of Consent And The Borders Of Belief

ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025 marks a pivotal step toward a…

Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24

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

Senators Seek Proposals On Bills Regarding Rights Of Children, Special Persons

ISLAMABAD: Senate’s human rights body on April 29 set a 30-day deadline for all stakeholders to submit written recommendations on the Rights of Child and Rights of Persons with Disabilities bills. In a session marked by grave concerns over human rights violations and institutional inefficiencies, the Senate Functional Committee on…

NA Panel Concerned Over Inadequacy Of Rs50 Daily Stipend For Children Enrolled In PBM

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly (NA) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety voiced serious concern over the inadequacy of the Rs50 daily stipend for children enrolled in Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) schools and directed that an urgent survey be conducted to rationalize the stipend in accordance with inflationary…

Measles Death Toll Climbs to 13 in Villages Near Hyderabad

Villagers decry govt inaction, say outbreak ignored due to rural location HYDERABAD: A four-year-old girl suffering from measles passed away in the village of Qadir Bux Solangi near Husri town this week, raising the death toll to 13 children across three villages in Hyderabad division in the past few weeks.…

Home Treatment Of Newborn Infections Could Revolutionise Child Health: AKU Study

In a major breakthrough that could transform newborn care across Pakistan and other developing countries, researchers at the Aga Khan University (AKU) revealed that treating newborns with signs of serious bacterial infections at home or in nearby clinics can be just as safe and effective as hospital care — and…

Steps Underway To Increase Immunisation Coverage, Says Mustafa Kamal

RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on April 25 said the foundation of a healthy Pakistan lies in protecting our children from preventable diseases. “We are taking steps to increase immunisation coverage to ensure timely delivery of life-saving vaccines to every child. Each year, approximately seven million children…

Tally Rises To 8 After Fresh Polio Case Reported

ISLAMABAD: While high transmission season has been started, Pakistan has reported a second polio case within a short span of three days, pushing the overall tally this year to eight. According to an official of the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health, the lab…

Naqvi Urges Parents To Ensure Polio Vaccination For Children

Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi continued his field visits on the second day of the ongoing anti-polio campaign, touring various localities in District Keamari to oversee the progress of vaccination efforts. Accompanied by United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) representative Saud Khoso, Deputy Commissioner Keamari Raja Tariq Chandio, Assistant…

11-year-old Boy Partially Paralysed By Polio In KP

ISLAMABAD: Amid an ongoing nationwide polio immunization campaign, health authorities on April 23 confirmed Pakistan’s 7th polio case of the year — an 11-year-old boy from the remote Torghar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) — reigniting concerns about persistent viral circulation despite intensified efforts to eradicate the crippling disease. According…

Two Levies Men Guarding Polio Team Martyred In Mastung

QUETTA: Two Levies personnel escorting a polio vaccination team were martyred on 23 April when unidentified assailants opened fire on them in the Teri area of Mastung district. According to officials, the shooting was carried out when the polio team was administering vaccines during a week-long anti-polio campaign that started…

Punjab Makes Thalassemia, Other Genetic Disorders Screening Mandatory For Student Admissions

Lahore: The Punjab government has made genetic testing, including for thalassemia and other diseases, mandatory for students seeking admission to schools, colleges, and religious seminaries across the province. The measure is part of the Thalassemia Prevention Act 2025, passed by the Punjab Assembly, which applies to all public and private…