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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.…

Private Schools Body Opposes Smog Closures

Leader says education system is being destroyed under systematic conspiracy ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPS&CA) has firmly rejected the decision to close educational institutions due to smog. All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association’s Central President, Dr Malik Abrar Hussain said closing schools due to…
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Sindh Govt Directs Quick Resolution Of Fatima Furiro Murder Case

KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department has instructed the Inspector General of Police and the Prosecutor General for the swift disposal of the Fatima Furiro murder case in Ranipur, district Khairpur, Sindh. The case has attracted national and international attention, with implications for Pakistan’s global human rights rankings. Fatima Furiro, a…
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Punjab Reports First Dengue Death As Girl Dies At Mayo

LAHORE: The first dengue-related death was reported in Punjab this year on 13th November when a teenage girl succumbed to dengue complications in the Mayo Hospital. As per hospital sources, Manahil, a resident of Sahiwal, was shifted to the hospital with a history of high fever and the doctors isolated…
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Seminary Teacher Arrested For Torturing Minor Student

MUZAFFARGARH: A madrassa teacher was arrested on 13th November for allegedly torturing an 11-year-old student in the Uttara Sandeela area after the boy refused to ask for donations. The suspect, identified as Abdul Hafeez, reportedly chained and beat Muhammad Amin after the child declined to collect donations, commonly known as…
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26 Drug Addicts Test Positive For HIV In Peshawar Health Screening

PESHAWAR: Twenty-six drug addicts tested positive for HIV during the health screening conducted by the authorities after their shifting to rehabilitation centres during the ongoing Drug-Free Peshawar campaign. Details shared with Dawn show that since the launch of the programme, authorities have detained over 500 drug addicts from several parts of the city till Sunday.…
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Several Swat Parents Booked For Forcing Children Into Begging

SWAT: The Swat police on 11th November booked several parents for ‘coercing’ their children into begging on the streets. Mingora police station SHO Mujeeb Alam Khan told Dawn that over a dozen children were collected from various parts of Mingora and brought to the police station. “They were provided with…
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Climate Change Makes Pneumonia Harder To Control, Says Expert

ISLAMABAD: While World Pneumonia Day is being observed today November 12, the disease claims the lives of over 800,000 children every year. The situation in Pakistan is worsening due to the deteriorating air quality caused by smog. This was stated by Dr Irfan Habib, Medical Director at Child Life Foundation. He said…
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