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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.…

Poliovirus Detected In 16 Districts On Eve Of Vaccine Drive

ISLAMABAD: With the third nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year scheduled to begin from 28th October, polio­virus has been detec­ted in environmental samples collected from 16 districts. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradic­a­tion at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of wild poliovirus type 1…
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400 Monitors Hired To Identify Obstacles To Anti-Polio Efforts

Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi chaired a meeting regarding the polio eradication held at his office on 26-October-2024, and emphasized ensuring all children received polio drops. He was also briefed on children of government employees as well as employees of private organisations are avoiding polio vaccinations—a total of 6,148 children…
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PHC Seeks Govt Response To Plea For Enforcement Of Updated Nikahnama

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has issued notices to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and some of its officials, ordering them to respond to a petition for the effective introduction of the updated nikahnama and the enforcement of a law on premarital screening for thalaessaemia and hepatitis C. The order was issued…
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Balochistan Reports Country’s 41st Polio Case

ISLAMABAD: Just a day after World Polio Day, Pakistan reported another polio case on 25th October, taking this year’s tally to 41. The new case was reported from Loralai district of Balochistan. Health officials said the patient, a 42-month-old girl, had onset of paralysis on Oct 8. She did not…
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Governor For Creating Awareness To Eradicate Trafficking In Persons

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on 25th October called for mass level awareness in eradicating trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. “However we need accurate information, informed by legal knowledge that can serve as a guideline for the government,” Mr Kundi said while addressing an interactive…
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Parents Urged To Cooperate With Polio Teams

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Shazia Rizwan on 24th October said parents should cooperate with anti-polio workers for a healthy and disability-free society. Speaking as a chief guest at a walk arranged in connection with World Polio Day she said the Punjab government was committed to eradicating…
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Six Million Children To Be Vaccinated Against Measles, Rubella

ISLAMABAD: The National Inter-Agency Coordination Commi­ttee (NICC) approved on 23rd October the launch of a country-wide campaign to vaccinate six million children against measles and rubella. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath. The meeting discussed…
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Pakistan’s Tally Reaches 40 On Eve Of Polio Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan reported yet another polio case, with the nation’s tally surging to 40 this year, even as World Polio Day is observed today around the globe. According to the Re­­gional Reference Labo­ratory for Polio Eradi­cation at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad, a case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)…
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