Child Rights Violation Cases

School Principal Arrested For Alleged Abuse Of Teachers, Students

SHEIKHUPURA: A school principal has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing several teachers and students in the Mirza Virkan area of Sheikhupura, reported Ary News. The case came to light after videos of the victims went viral on social media and WhatsApp groups. Following the emergence of the videos, the B-division station police conducted a raid on complaints of…

Five-year-old Girl Murdered After Rape

GUJRANWALA: A five-year-old girl was killed after being raped at Kamoke. Eman Fatima was playing in a street when she went missing. Receiving information about it, Wahndo police reached the spot and arrested Hassan on suspicion. During preliminary investigation, Hassan told the police that he abducted the girl and raped…

Reconciliation Between Family Of Murdered Maid, Main Accused

KARACHI: In a shocking development, the family of Fatima Furiro, a minor…

13,000 non-performing schools to be given to NGOs in Punjab

In the name of bringing reforms, the Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government is…

Sindh High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Man in Minor Daughter’s Rape Case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has dismissed a bail application of an accused in a case pertaining to rape of his minor daughter. A single-judge bench of the SHC headed by Justice Omar Sial observed that around 10-year-old victim had appeared at the trial, narrated the ordeal and her testimony…

Three Minor Girls Drown in Jhelum as Mother Attempts Suicide

TOBA TEK SINGH: Three minor girls drowned when their mother allegedly tried to die by suicide along with her daughters by jumping into the river Jhelum in Jhang district on June 20. Rescue 1122 officials said that Tahira Yasmin of Mouza Chatta jumped into the river Jhelum near Mariwala Pattan…

Missing Boy’s Body Recovered from Leh Nullah

RAWALPINDI: The body of a seven-year-old who had been missing after falling into an open sewage drain and being swept away in the Westridge area on June 17 was discovered floating on the water surface of Leh Nullah, Gawal Mandi about some seven kilometers from his home, on the afternoon of June…

Medical Board Formed to Probe ‘Mysterious’ Death of Five Children

BANNU: The district administration and health department have launched a joint investigation into the “mysterious” deaths of five children of a family in Takhtikhel area of Bakakhel tehsil here. The children had died at their house three weeks ago, while three others reported serious health issues. On the directives of…

Medics Suspended after Newborn’s Arm Fractured in Bahawal Victoria Hospital

BAHAWALPUR: The Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) administration has suspended five doctors from service for their alleged negligence, after an arm of a newborn was allegedly fractured during delivery at the hospital. According to BVH administration’s announcement, the action has been taken against the five medics when a newborn’s arm was…

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling into Uncovered Manhole in Lahore’s Sundar Area

A five-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Lahore’s Sundar area on Tuesday, officials said. The victim, identified as Hassan Amir, was playing in a street near Rana Town, behind a mosque, when he accidentally fell into a drainage pit, according to police and the child’s father.…

Case Registered in Rape Case

SHAKARGARH: Police have registered a case and launched an investigation after an alleged incident of assault involving a minor student at a madrassa in the Rangra area on the outskirts of Shakargarh sparked concern and outrage in the locality. According to police, the FIR was lodged on the complaint of…

Police Foil Underage Marriage, Book Eight People in Attock

TAXILA: Police in Khor town of Pindigheb foiled an underage marriage and booked eight persons including bridegroom, his mother, bride’s brother and other facilitators under Child Marriage Act. Those who face legal action are those who solemnized the nikkah (marriage contract) and nikkah registrar. According to sources, Noman Ashraf has…

Fatal CCD Shooting of Minor Sparks Outrage

CHAKWAL: Pakistani-Australian family’s vacation following the completion of the holy Hajj pilgrimage ended in an unimaginable tragedy when a nine-year-old girl was shot and killed in an incident involving local law enforcement. The victim, identified as Hania Adeel, was fatally shot when officers from the Crime Control Department (CCD) allegedly…

Protesters Demand Recovery of Missing Swat Girl

SWAT: Hundreds of residents gathered at Matta Chowk here on June 12 to demand immediate recovery of a young girl who has been missing for nearly two years, urging law enforcement agencies to take effective action in the case. The protest was organised by the Swat Olasi Pasoon and attended…