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Nadra launches platform to track sex offenders in Pakistan

Nadra, the National Database and Registration Authority, has created the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) platform, which includes an SMS verification service to aid in the identification and monitoring of individuals who have been convicted of sexual offenses against children and women . The database is connected to various law enforcement agencies and provincial governments to ensure that updates are…

Over 4,200 children sexually abused in 2023, says Sahil

ISLAMABAD: The data compiled by Sahil shows that 11 children were abused every day in 2023, with mostly acquaintances and relatives involved in the heinous act. The statistics were reported in ‘Cruel Numbers 2023,’ a signature publication of Sahil, an NGO working for the welfare of children, launched on 29…

Three school education depts merged into one authority

LAHORE: The Punjab government on 14 June 2024 established the Punjab Education,…

13% hike in education budget by Punjab Government

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a significant increase of 13 per…

28 Recently Repaired Schools Handed Over To Education Dept In Khyber

KHYBER: Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) handed over 28 government schools that were recently repaired to the education department in the Khyber tribal district while 43 others were nearing completion, officials said. Addressing a ceremony in Bara on Monday, SRSP education campaigners Wakil Khan and Siyam Khan said that some…

Three Key Departments Of Education Ministry Without Heads

ISLAMABAD: The appointment of the heads of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and two other departments of the education ministry has been facing an inordinate delay, badly affecting their work. The FDE, which is a regulatory body of 431 schools and colleges in Islamabad, has been run on an…

Minor Girl Abducted In Faisalabad Found In Karachi

An eight-year-old girl who was abducted in Faisalabad was rescued during a raid at a farm in the Sukhan area of Karachi, and one suspect was arrested. Police said the girl was kidnapped on November 17, and a case of her abduction was registered at a police station in Faisalabad.…

Govt Launches New National Action Plan For Health Security

ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a new National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28), which will help strengthen the capacity of national and provincial health systems to effectively prevent, detect and respond to evolving public health emergencies. National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28) was presented to stakeholders at an…

Passing, Grace Marks Raised For Matric, Inter Students Across Pakistan

The government has raised the passing and grace marks for matric and intermediate students for all the boards across the nation under the new grading formula to encourage students and improve the promotion rate, a Geo News said. The Inter-Board Coordination Committee (IBCC) finalised a decision to this effect during…

FIA Arrests Two For Involvement In Sexual Exploitation Of Minors

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Circle Islamabad has arrested two individuals allegedly involved in creating and distributing explicit content featuring minors on social media. The suspects, identified as Usman and Abdul Muiz, were apprehended during a raid in the capital. According to FIA officials, the suspects were engaged…

High BP, Diabetes Cause Risks During Pregnancy, Childbirth

LAHORE: High blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy are not only a cause of serious risks for pregnant women but also a threat to the health of babies. Because of these issues, the chance of miscarriage increases and if the blood glucose level exceeds the required limit, other complications may…

Women, Children Protection Unit Inaugurated in Nowshera

PESHAWAR: The first women and children protection unit in the province was established by Nowshera police to support and encourage women and children to report crimes against them. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat Khan, who was the chief guest at the opening event, stated that this specialised…

Islamabad Education Authority for Quality Education on the Cards

ISLAMABAD: The education ministry has started work to set up the Islamabad Education Authority (IEA) to merge several educational departments in a bid to “promote” quality education in the federal capital. According to sources, a draft to establish the authority has been prepared and after consultations, a bill to this…

Pakistan Joins Interpol’s Child Abuse Database

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has become the 71st country to join Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) database, according to an official statement. The move will help local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of online child exploitation, an FIA spokesman said in a press release on Tuesday. The ICSE database is…