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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.…

Minister Challenges Report Of 2 New Polio Cases

LAHORE: Challenging the reported polio cases in Chakwal and Mandi Bahauddin, the Punjab government has claimed to have taken serious measures to eradicate polio from the province. In the past six months, a dedicated anti-polio drive has successfully reached every child under five years of age. These remarks were made…
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Seven Children Undergo Cardiac Surgery At FIC

JARANWALA: Seven children with congenital heart conditions underwent cardiac surgeries at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology (FIC), performed by a team of British doctors visiting Pakistan. Provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Salman Rafique visited FIC and met with the British medical delegation, which included Dr Sandeep, Dr Omar Aziz and Dr…
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How to Eradicate Polio?

Just days ago, another police officer has been martyred while guarding a health team administering polio drops to kids in Pakistan. Since 2012 many hundreds of Pakistani law enforcers and health staff engaged in polio eradication have sacrificed their lives. In a recent article in The Lancet, Prof Dr Zulifqar…
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Karachi Reports Over 41,000 Polio Vaccine Refusal Cases

KARACHI: More than 41,800 children were denied polio vaccine by their parents in the metropolis when health workers visited their homes during the current year, it emerged on 25th February. The provincial data showed that Sindh has reported 42,999 refusal cases this year and Karachi’s share stands at 41,875. The number…
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Punjab CM To Issue Free Bone Marrow Transplant Card Soon

LAHORE: As many as 150 children received free bone marrow transplants and 2,000 others were treated for cancer at the Lahore Children’s Hospital. This was stated by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz who said, “Free treatment is the right of every patient and child.” She said: “The success rate of…
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Stand Up for Children’s Rights in Pakistan: A Fight for a Brighter Future

This powerful documentary explores the critical issues facing children in Pakistan, from child labor and lack of education to gender inequality and health challenges. Despite constitutional guarantees, millions of children in Pakistan remain deprived of their basic rights. This documentary sheds light on the urgent need for collective action to…
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Digital Children

AS most parents with young children will agree, the easiest way to pacify a bawling child is to hand them a smartphone, tablet, or other digital device. But though this might ensure temporary calm, the long-term effects of this practice — particularly the unsupervised use of digital devices — can…
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Autism Is Not A Tragedy, Ignorance Is

With no diagnosis & non-existent support, Pakistanis with autism remain misunderstood LAHORE/PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, autism is perhaps the most misunderstood neurological condition. While some people term it a “disease” others see it as an attack of “supernatural forces”. In both the cases, the autistic child or adult is conveniently ostracised…
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Pakistan Reports 3rd Polio Case Of 2025

ISLAMABAD: The country has reported its third wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2025, with the latest victim being a 54-month-old girl from Ratodhero tehsil in Larkana district. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed the case on Saturday. This is…
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Punjab To Expand Sexual Offences Probe Bodies

LAHORE: The Punjab government plans to increase the number of Special Sexual Offences Investigation Units (SSOIUs) across the province to investigate scheduled offences under the Anti-Rape (Investigation & Trial) Act of 2021 and offer better services to women in distress. In this regards, around 150 more SSOIUs would be added…
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