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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. “The passage of the ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025…

New Textbooks For Grade 1 To 5 To Be Delivered In Two Weeks

ISLAMABAD: The supply of newly developed textbooks for grade 1 to 5 will be completed within two weeks , says the education ministry. “These cutting-edge textbooks are designed to transform the classroom experience with interactive content, student-centeric learning activities, and a strong emphasis on developing 21st-century skills, says a press…

Islamabad Residents Can Now Get Birth, Death Certificates Online

ISLAMABAD: The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) have signed an agreement on November 26 for the implementation of the CRMS mobile application, aimed at revolutionising municipal service, including birth and death certificates. “The agreement was signed on behalf of MCI by Chief Officer,…
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Winter Timings for FDE Schools, Colleges

Islamabad: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced winter timings for all public schools and colleges in Islamabad from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. According to the official notification, all institutions under the FDE, including Islamabad model schools and colleges in urban and rural areas, will operate…
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Musadik Warns of Climate-driven Devastation Facing Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Musadik Malik on November 26 delivered a stark warning, urging policymakers, businesses and international partners to confront the “true magnitude” of the climate-driven devastation facing Pakistan. He was speaking at the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), which opened the 4th edition of its two-day…
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Stakeholders Urge Hike in Girls’ Education Stipends

Islamabad: Awaz Foundation Pakistan (Centre for Development Services) convened the First Multi-Stakeholder Task Force Meeting on Girls’ Education in Punjab, bringing together representatives from government departments, parliament, civil society, and education experts. The meeting aimed to push for an immediate enhancement of girls’ education stipends and stronger conditional cash-transfer mechanisms.…
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Though Easily Treatable, Pneumonia Kills Thousands of Children, Say Experts

ISLAMABAD: Health officials, pediatricians and lawmakers on November 25 warned childhood pneumonia is becoming a silent national emergency, driven by dangerously low routine immunisation, poor primary healthcare, and widespread misuse of antibiotics, despite the disease being entirely preventable and easily treatable with low-cost tools. Speaking at a national dialogue on…
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School Monitoring Mechanism Reviewed

Islamabad: Federal Education Secretary Nadeem Mahbub reviewed the recently developed monitoring mechanism for Islamabad’s public schools and colleges. Other participants of the review meeting included the FDE’s DG, Deputy DG and Director Monitoring, area education officers and other officials. FDE DDG (Head Monitoring Wing) Asif Iqbal gave a presentation on…
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Caucus on Child Rights Calls for Urgent Polio Legislation, Awareness

ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights of the National Assembly convened a meeting titled “Polio-Free Pakistan: A Legislative Priority” here on November 19. The meeting was chaired by the convenor of PCCR, MNA Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan, and attended by parliamentarians’ secretaries, representatives from health and finance departments. Dr…
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District Vulnerability Index Launched

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the country’s long-term economic prospects depend on effectively confronting the dual national challenges of rapid population growth and climate vulnerability. He made the observation while addressing the launching ceremony of the District Vulnerability Index for Pakistan (DVIP), organised by the Population Council…
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