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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.…

5,398 Cases Of Child Abuse Reported In Past Five Years

Islamabad: Around 5,398 cases of child sexual abuse were reported across Pakistan during the past five-year period, according to a detailed report analysing cases of child sexual abuse across four provinces Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan of Pakistan from 2019 to 2023. The report was launched by the Sustainable Social…
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Woman Abandons Newborn In Fields

An unidentified woman gave birth to a newborn baby girl and left the infant alive in the fields. Once discovered, the baby was shifted to a hospital by the police. A police spokesperson said a passer-by reported to Rescue 15 after seeing a newborn girl lying alive in the fields…
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Punjab Posts 512pc Increase In Polio Environmental Samples

LAHORE: The rate of the environmental samples testing positive for the polio virus increased by 512 percent in 2024 compared to the last year (2023). A report submitted by the health authorities in a high-level meeting held here some days back in Lahore declared that ‘polio remains a major concern…
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Polio Drops Ineffective On Malnourished Children: Pechuho

Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho has revealed that polio drops are ineffective on children suffering from malnutrition and diarrhoea. To address this issue, the government has decided to give injectable vaccines to such children during the polio eradication campaign. She was addressing a press conference at the Sindh…
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20 Bonded Labourers Freed In Raid On Brick Kiln

NAWABSHAH: Nawabshah police raided a brick kiln near Khadar on 28th December and recovered 20 bonded labourers who were reportedly being forced to work without wages. The police acted on the orders of the sessions court, which received a complaint from Sabagho Oadh, a resident of Umerkot, requesting the recovery…
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Alarming Rise Of HIV In Pakistan: 1,079 New Cases Every Month

ISLAMABAD: As many as 1,079 new HIV cases are being reported monthly in Pakistan, with 9,713 people testing positive for HIV in the first nine months of 2024, officials in the Ministry of National Health Services revealed on 27 December 2024. They warned that the total number of HIV cases…
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Security For Polio Drive Tightened

Lahore. Police have deployed  1000 cops for the security of  66,648 polio teams. The polio workers will administer teams for 2.2 million children. Over 381 upper subordinates and more than 1000 policemen have been assigned to ensure the safety of polio teams. In addition, 498 motorcycle units and 83 mobile…
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Parents Urged To Get Thier Children Vaccinated

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary formally launched the seven-day anti-polio campaign by administering anti-polio drops to children at the Police Services Hospital in Peshawar. Health Secretary Adil Shah, Peshawar Division Commissioner Riaz Mehsud, Deputy Commissioner Sarmad Salim Akram, and other officials were also present. Talking to the media,…
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Health Camp For Mothers and Babies

Rawalpindi: The Association of Business, Professional, and Agricultural Women (ABP&AW) organised a dual-purpose event at ‘Bostan-e-Ilm,’ a charitable facility for out-of-school children. The activities-a ‘Bookshaw’ session for children and a health camp for mothers and babies-provided education, entertainment, and healthcare to underserved families, leaving a profound impact on the community.…
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