Examines rights situation in terms of development, survival, protection, and participation ISLAMABAD: A report on child rights unveiled by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) seeks to draw attention to emerging issues such as climate-related vulnerabilities, child online protection and the situation of marginalised groups, said an NCRC official on May 11. The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 report, prepared in compliance with Sections 15 and 17 of the
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RAWALPINDI: An Additional District and Sessions Judge in Taxila on Saturday sentenced three convicts to a total of life imprisonment, 21 years of additional imprisonment, and fines amounting to Rs4.5 million in a case involving the sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy, blackmail through an obscene nude video, and its circulation on social media. The court sentenced convict Haseeb Khan to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs500,000 for rape, along with an additional
LAHORE: In a landmark judgment, the Drug Court Lahore has directed authorities to take urgent steps to regulate the manufacturing, sale, and quality of baby milk, baby food, infant formula, and related products. The court highlighted serious gaps in the oversight of these products, which are widely consumed by infants and young children across Pakistan. The case was initiated on a petition expressing concerns over substandard and unregistered baby food products allegedly causing serious
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on 8th May pledged support and protection for Pakistan’s children against the climate crisis and its impacts on their economic and social lives. The pledge came when Unicef Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, called on the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Musadik Masood Malik, here Thursday. Both sides discussed various aspects of children’s climate vulnerability and possible evidence-based policy measures to tackle the negative
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) on 8th May explored strategic collaboration with Save the Children to strengthen institutional ties for the welfare and protection of children across the country. A statement issued here said that during the meeting, Save the Children briefed PCCR members on its wide-ranging initiatives in Pakistan. The organisation was actively working in collaboration with child protection units and is delivering impactful services in the areas of health, education,
BATTAGRAM: A Child Protection Unit (CPU) was officially inaugurated in Battagram district on 08-May-2025. Minister for Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Qasim Ali Shah was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the CPU would play a crucial role in ensuring the protection of children, upholding their rights and securing their future. They noted that the unit would not only help prevent abuse, exploitation and violence
RAWALPINDI. The School Education Department has extended till May 15, the deadline of submitting applications in the third phase of the privatization of public schools. Under this phase, an additional 7,500 government schools are set to be handed over to Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and major private school chains. The new deadline for online applications is now May 15, while hard copies of the application, along with complete documentation, must be submitted to the relevent
Sources say incident occurred when children were playing near edge of stream ABBOTTABAD: Relentless rainfall on Thursday continued to wreak havoc across Abbottabad, flooding low-lying areas, blocking major roads, and severely disrupting daily life. Amid the chaos, tragedy struck near the Kala Pul area, where two Afghan children were swept away by a fast-flowing seasonal stream, resulting in the death of one child. The incident occurred as the children, reportedly playing near the edge
RAWALPINDI. Amid ongoing military tensions with India, the Department of Education has instructed educational officers to coordinate with school administrations to formulate emergency evacuation plans to ensure the safety of students, teachers and non-teaching staff. These plans must include clear evacuation routes from every classroom to secure locations such as basements or interior rooms. Teachers are advised to keep students calm and comfort frightened children by reassuring them that they are safe and by
Meeting also spoke about a range of socio-economic and environmental factors affecting children’s educational outcomes The Sindh government, in partnership with UNICEF, has announced the development of a five-year multi-sectoral roadmap which aims to identify and eliminate barriers to education while creating an inclusive and supportive environment for learning across the province. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting in Karachi, chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah. Participants included Sindh
ISLAMABAD: After multiple Indian drones were shot down in Rawalpindi, the authorities in the twin cities closed all educational institutions till 12th May, whereas the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education postponed its matric and intermediate exams. In the capital, internal and external exams, including A and O level papers, will be held as per the announced schedule. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, in a notification, said due to the prevailing security situation,
LAKKI MARWAT: A boy kept in chains by his father was released by the police in Bannu district on 8th May. A police official said that the incident came to light when a video appeared on the social media platforms showing a 10-year-old boy chained by his father at a small grocery outlet in the rural locality. DPO Saleem Abbas Kulachi took notice of the incident and directed DSP Arshad Khan for prompt action,”