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Automation, E-marking Planned in Sindh’s Education Boards

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to introduce automation and an e-marking system in educational boards to improve the quality of education in the province. The announcement was made by the Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo at a ceremony organised by the All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association at Bahria Auditorium, Karsaz, Karachi, to mark World…

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.…

AVCC Recovers 10 Abducted Children, Arrests Three Kidnappers

The Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) police on September 3 recovered 10 abducted children from different parts of Karachi and arrested three suspects involved in the kidnappings. According to an AVCC spokesperson, the Sindh Inspector General of Police had tasked the unit on August 27, 2025, to trace and recover recently…
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CM Sindh Expands Maternal Support Programme To Cover 22 Districts

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA) to expand its Maternal & Child Support Programme (MCSP), also known as the Mamta programme, to seven additional districts, increasing the total coverage to 22 districts. The expansion is aimed at improving maternal & child…
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One Week On, Blast-hit School Awaits Repairs

While students and staff suffer, officials say Rs100m plan drawn up for reconstruction KARACHI: More than a week after a fireworks warehouse explosion on MA Jinnah Road, repair and restoration work at the adjoining Government Girls Secondary School Jacob Lines No 1 has yet to begin, leaving over 1,000 students…
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Uncle Arrested For Drugging and Raping Niece

KARACHI: A man was arrested for allegedly raping his 18-year-old niece after drugging her and six other family members, including children, by serving them a sedative-laced drink at a family gathering on Friday night. According to police, the incident took place after the suspect, identified as Amir Shaikh, visited his…
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Minor Boy Crushed To Death By Dumper in Malir

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed in a dumper accident in Malir’s Millat Town on August 27. According to police, the incident occurred when a speeding dumper rammed into a motorcycle. The heavy vehicle ran over the motorcycle, crushing the child under its wheels. The deceased was identified as Aun. The…
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Pakistan Launches Its First National Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines

In a landmark step to save newborn lives, the Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) has launched the country’s first neonatal resuscitation guidelines tailored for healthcare providers working in tertiary as well as resource-constrained settings. The guidelines were unveiled at the seventh Aga Khan University Paediatrics & Child Health research conference last…
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City Sees Alarming Rise In Rabies Deaths

KARACHI: The rising number of stray dogs in the city has become a serious public safety concern, particularly for children, with over 26,000 dog bite cases and 21 rabies-related deaths reported across the city so far this year. Stray dogs frequently chase and bark at pedestrians, particularly at night and…
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