Research- Child Protection

KP Child Labour Survey 2022

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Labour Survey (KPCLS) 2022 is the first child labour survey to provide district level results in the province. Earlier in 1996 a National CLS was carried out at provincial/territory level in Pakistan. The 2022 KPCLS provides unique information about the living conditions of children in the province as well as their daily activities including schooling, working,…

SPARC State of Pakistan’s Children Report

“State of Children Report” is an annual publication produced by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), a non-governmental organization based in Pakistan. The report provides information on the situation of children in the country, covering various aspects such as health, education, violence against children,…

Global Boys’ Initiative: Pakistan Case Study

Pakistan is home to over 53 million boys under 18, forming a significant part of its 106 million child population. Yet, challenges remain acute: nearly 27% of boys aged 5–16 are out of school, and an estimated 3.4 million children are engaged in child labour, with boys forming the majority.…
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Balochistan Child Labour Survey 2023-2024 Report

The Balochistan Child Labour Survey (BCLS) 2023 provides unique information about the living conditions of children in the province as well as their daily activities, including schooling, working, and household chores. The survey employed a two-stage stratified sampling strategy to ensure district-level representativeness across urban and rural areas. In the…
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Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022 – 2024: Key Finding Report

The Sindh Child Labour Survey (SCLS) 2022-24 is the first survey in Sindh to provide district-level data on child labour, covering 61,859 households across 29 districts. It offers insights into children’s living conditions, schooling, work, chores, and leisure, and follows SIMPOC’s international methodology adapted for Sindh. The survey is notable…
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Policy Paper: Islamabad Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025

The policy paper analyzes the newly enacted Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, which sets 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for all genders. It highlights the Act’s progressive legal reforms, such as stricter penalties, protection measures, and alignment with international human rights standards. However,…
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Preventing Drug Use in Educational Institutions

Pakistan’s educational institutions are facing a growing public health and child protection crisis due to increasing drug use among students. The Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) estimates that nearly 44% of college and university students have used illicit substances. With nearly two-thirds of the population under 30, this trend poses…
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Islamabad Capital Territory Child Labour Survey 2023 -2024

The Islamabad Capital Territory Child Labour Survey (ICTCLS) 2023–2024 offers valuable insights into the living conditions and daily lives of children in the territory, covering aspects such as education, work, and household responsibilities. To ensure representation at the district level across both urban and rural areas, the survey used a…
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Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 Highlights

The highlights of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 showcase economic improvements, including a projected GDP growth of 5.7% and a primary surplus of 3.0% of GDP. Inflation has reached a record low of 0.3% in April 2025, while the current account surplus stands at $1.9 billion, bolstered by high remittances.…
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State Of Human Rights In 2024

“State of Human Rights in 2024” is a report of Human Right Commission of Pakistan, which provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Pakistan during the specified year at federal and provincial levels. The report highlights various issues such as a surge in violence, marked by militant…
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