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
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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
Bill proposes fines of up to Rs5m for violations, with up to 6 months prison for assisting minors in creating accounts ISLAMABAD: Senate has introduced the “Social Media (Age Restriction for Users) Bill 2025,” which seeks to ban individuals under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts. The bill was presented by Senators Sarmad Ali and Masroor Ahsan on 21 July, marking a significant step towards safeguarding minors from online exploitation, cyberbullying,
This past Sunday, two brothers, aged 12 and 15, were tragically crushed under a speeding water tanker near Kala Pul on Korangi Road, Karachi, while they were riding a motorcycle. Their deaths – disconcertingly bringing the total heavy traffic accident tally to at least 140 – sparked outrage and prompted locals to intercept the tanker and set it ablaze. This painful accident is part of a larger problem of reckless drivers operating heavy vehicles
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channer here on 21 July 2025. During the meeting, they discussed the overall political situation and ongoing development projects in South Punjab. Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channer paid tribute to the chief minister for the construction and rehabilitation of roads across the province. He also expressed gratitude to her for establishing a burn center in Bahawalpur. He