Pakistani children aren’t safe. That’s not opinion or exaggeration. It’s the bleak, burning truth we keep looking away from. They’re ignored, exploited, brutalised and abandoned on every possible front. But don’t think for a second the numbers in this piece tell the whole story. For every reported case, dozens vanish into silence or into the child’s grave. The first blow comes from malnutrition. One in every two children under five is malnourished. That means
Child Rights in Focus
The savage beating to death of a madrassa student in a Swat village, followed by a ridiculous attempt at covering it up, is a reminder of the pathetic state of education in much of the country, as unqualified teachers sadistically punish children for common negative behaviors. In the Swat incident, three teachers allegedly tortured the child for missing classes — an ordeal that reportedly lasted five hours, according to other students who were forced
PESHAWAR / ISLAMABAD: At least 11 more people were killed due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on 22nd July as the national death toll surged to 234 since late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Heavy rains triggered flash floods in several districts of KP and Gilgit-Baltistan, damaging homes and increasing water levels in rivers and streams, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to instruct NDMA
Child’s friend saw him outside mosque, alerted his uncle KARACHI: A three-year-old boy missing for nearly three months was recovered after a chance encounter led to his dramatic rescue. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the abduction, who allegedly forced the child into begging. According to police officials, Hussain Ali, a mentally challenged child, went missing on May 4 while playing near his home in Sector 17-A of Shah Latif Town. The
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 22-July-2025 officially inaugurated the Karachi Down Syndrome Program’s (KDSP) third chapter in North Nazimabad on Tuesday. He reaffirmed the Sindh government’s dedication to fostering inclusive development and ensuring accessible services for individuals with disabilities. The ceremony was attended by parents, therapists, community leaders, and volunteers, all celebrating a significant step forward in inclusive service delivery in Karachi. Addressing the ceremony, the CM commended the KDSP as
The National Standing Committee on Education comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has called for the Ministry of Federal Education and Cambridge International Education to review and rationalise Rs60,000 fee per Cambridge exam paper in Pakistan. The fee must take into account students’ affordability, operational costs and global benchmarks, the committee said. The standing committee has issued details of proceedings of its meeting which consisted of 30 points, most of which were
Rawalpindi: Under the leadership of the Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Rawalpindi, Muhammad Adnan Khan, the board has launched a comprehensive online system for students to submit correction requests regarding their name, father’s name, date of birth, and other essential information. This revolutionary step has been taken in line with the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and the special directives of the Provincial
ISLAMABAD: As incidents of drowning of people in flash floods in various parts of the country, especially during the current monsoon season, continue to rise, Pakistan, like other countries of the world, would observe the UN World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25. The day is observed to raise awareness about the tragedy of drowning and demands urgent action to save lives and prevent lifelong disabilities caused by drowning. The World Health Organisation of UN emphasises
MINGORA: A 14-year-old boy was allegedly tortured to death by three teachers at an unregistered madrasa in Chaliyar area of Khwazakhela tehsil in Swat district. It was learnt that the young student identified as Farhan Ayaz was subjected to severe physical abuse allegedly for absenteeism. The beating, carried out by madrassa teacher Muhammad Umar, his son Ihsanullah, and another teacher Abdullah, proved fatal. Farhan was rushed to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, but he succumbed to
KARACHI: Following the horrifying incident of a child sexually assaulted in a lift at Sindh’s second-largest government hospital, the hospital administration appears more focused on suppressing details than taking strict action against those responsible and implementing measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. This lack of transparency deepens the seriousness of the matter. According to The Express Tribune, the incident occurred on July 7 at Civil Hospital Karachi. A lift operator allegedly lured
Rawalpindi: District Education Officer (Secondary Education) Dr. Gul Ahmad has said that, under the revolutionary educational initiatives of CM Maryam Nawaz, the upgradation of all schools in Rawalpindi district will be completed before the 90-day deadline with an allocation of Rs937.0 million. Renovation, new furniture, clean drinking water, and state-of-the-art painting will enhance students’ interest in academic and co-curricular activities, leading to their educational success. Dr. Gul Ahmad expressed these remarks during an interaction
A family court in Karachi has awarded six-month prison sentence to two persons after they were found guilty of wilfully violating judicial orders in a sensitive child custody dispute. The court ruled that a woman, Ameer Zadi, and her son Salman Shah unlawfully relocated her minor granddaughter, Kashaf Fatima, to Rawalpindi and repeatedly obstructed court-ordered meetings between the child and her mother, Farzana Shah. The contempt proceedings followed persistent non-compliance with judicial directions, culminating