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THE SCREEN-TIME TRAP

It’s a common scenario. A parent wants to do some chores or wants some free time for his or her self and the child may be causing disruptions or being clingy. Finding no other way to distract the child, the parent gives his/her smartphone to the child to keep them busy. The child’s attention is diverted, glued to the screen…

All Work And No Play

IDIOMS and proverbs are said to be a reflection of society, and they provide valuable insight into the shared wisdom and ways of thinking in a particular culture. Let’s take a look at two sayings from two different cultures on the topic of play and sports to try and understand…

Ensuring Every Child’s Right to Play

IN March this year, the UN General Assembly declared that the International…

Is playtime a luxury for children and youth?

Urban children often engage in tuition or schoolwork, while rural children spend…

Punjab Jails To Have Daycare Centres

Mental health support for prisoners also planned The Punjab Home Department has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at transforming prisons into rehabilitation centres. Key initiatives include the establishment of day-care centres for inmates with young children and large-scale administrative reshuffles to enhance the prison system’s efficiency. The reforms were…

Karachi’s Youth Cut Off From Playgrounds

Despite hundreds of sports arenas available across city, the majority are accessible only to the fee-paying elite KARACHI: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The following adage is often used to highlight the importance of physical activity and recreation for the overall growth and well-being of…

Ministry Plans “Girls Sports Carnival”

ISLAMABAD. Federal Ministry of Education is organizing the Girls Sports Carnival at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad from October 18 to 20, 2024. In collaboration with Federal Board of Education, Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad, this carnival will be celebrated grandly in which around 4000 female athletes from all over Pakistan…

MoU Signed To Promote Cricket In Educational Institutions

ISLAMABAD: Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), an umbrella organisation for educational boards, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Capital Development Authority (CDA) have joined hands to promote cricket in educational institutions and have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) at CDA headquarters on Tuesday. According to the MOU, PCB…

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