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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.…

Video of Teacher Assaulting Student in Gujar Khan Sparks Police Action

RAWALPINDI: In the Gujar Khan area of Rawalpindi, a video showing a…

Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24

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

13 Civilians Mostly Children Injured in Tirah Quadcopter Strike

KHYBER: As many as 13 civilians, mostly children, who received injuries when a quadcopter allegedly dropped explosives on a marketplace in Tirah valley here on October 21, were brought to hospitals in Peshawar for treatment, local sources told Dawn on 22nd October. Earlier, it was speculated that militants were targeted…

Ending Polio

WITH polio cases in Pakistan rising sharply in recent weeks, the government has unveiled the National Emergency Action Plan for Polio 2024-25. The country has already reported 39 cases this year, compared to just six in 2023. The spike has raised concerns about our ability to eradicate the virus, with…

Poliovirus Spreads To 71 Districts, Says PM’s Focal Person

Four children have lost their lives out of 39 affected by polio, while the majority of the remaining children have been paralysed for the rest of their lives. This was stated by the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq 21-October-2024. She urged parents to vaccinate their…

Efficacy Of Diphtheria Vaccine Questioned Amid Multiple Outbreaks, Deaths in Sindh

• 40 children died this year due to highly contagious bacterial infection • Outbreaks reported in three Karachi districts, Larkana and Dadu • Expert says diphtheria has staged a comeback in 2023 after 30 years • EPI director says there are 3,500 vaccinators against a requirement of 12,000 KARACHI: As…

In The Shadow Of Injustice: Rape Culture and Protests

Govt insists no rape occurred at a Lahore college but the protests in response are fueled by years of injustice Karachi/Lahore: In a country where popular political leaders have publicly passed judgements on the character and veracity of rape victims, perhaps it is no surprise that sexual violence against women…

Surging HIV Incidence In KP A Major Concern

PESHAWAR: Palwasha’s (not her real name) story is one of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with HIV following blood transfusion when she was 16. Now 34, she lives a fulfilling life despite the challenges. But she is grateful that treatment coupled with precaution, she was able to limit the…

CM Maryam Calls For Polio Eradication Plan In Punjab

LAHORE: The chief minister has sought a practical and sustainable plan to eliminate environmental samples of poliovirus. Maryam Nawaz was presiding over a meeting regarding elimination of polio here on October 19. A decision was made to track and register mobile and migrant populations in Punjab. The chief minister directed an effective…

Two More Polio Cases Take Year’s Tally To 39

ISLAMABAD: Two more polio cases were confirmed on October 19, making it six cases in two days. According to the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication in Islamabad, cases of wild poliovirus type-1 (WPV1) were reported in Sindh’s districts of Sanghar and Mirpurkhas. Pakistan has reported 39 cases of poliovirus…

Polio Cripples 4 More Children In KP, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s battle against polio has taken a devastating turn with four new cases confirmed in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), raising the total number of polio infections this year to 37, according to Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) officials on 18-October-2024. The latest victims, all young children, include a 30-month-old…

Initial Report: Girl, Her Parents Deny Rape

LAHORE: A high-powered committee established by the Punjab government has released its initial findings regarding the alleged rape of a first-year girl student at a private college in Lahore. On 15 October 2024, the committee led by the home secretary met the alleged victim and her parents for three hours…