MINGORA: The body of a missing child was recovered from the Swat River in Barikot tehsil of Swat district, 21 days after he was swept away in a tragic drowning incident. Rescue 1122 Swat had been conducting a continuous and intensive search operation since June 27. Today, their efforts concluded with the recovery of the last remaining missing victim identified as Abdullah from Sialkot. The tragic incident occurred on June 27 when 17 people
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LAHORE: Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren on 17th July announced the sponsorship of uniform, shoes, school bags and stationery for 1,300 newly enrolled children in south Punjab. He was addressing the ‘Zero Out-of-School Children’ campaign as the chief guest in Multan. The event began with a guard of honour by Scouts, followed by a lively performance by schoolgirls waving Pakistani and Chinese flags to the beat of drums. Mr Shiren expressed full support for
City reels under wave of gun violence as public outrage grows KARACHI: Four children have been killed and several other people have been injured by stray bullets in different neighbourhoods of the metro over the past six weeks, sparking widespread anger among Karachiites. In the latest incident, 11-year-old Zainab was fatally shot while she slept on the rooftop of her home in Mastan Chali. According to police, a stray bullet pierced her chest, killing
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on 17th July recommended that both national and provincial governments establish a uniform legal marriage age of 18 years for both men and women. A meeting of the Committee on Gender of Mainstreaming, held here, observed that this change will help reduce health risks associated with early marriage, promote gender equality, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for young women. According to a statement issued here, chairperson of the committee
Public Schools with Daycare Facility by Region and Gender Region Boys (%) Girls (%) Total (%) National 1.85 2.8 2.22 Punjab 5.46 5.08 5.26 Sindh 0.9 1.38 1.01 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.17 0.45 0.28 Balochistan 0 0 0 Islamabad Capital Territory 3.47 14.66 8.91 Source: PES 2023-24
LAHORE: A woman was allegedly kidnapped along with her three children in the Sundar area here the other day. The police lodged a first information report (FIR) on the complaint of the woman’s father Mohammad Rafique, against unknown kidnappers and launched investigations into the incident. The police reports suggested that Rukshana had gone along with her children Fatima (10), Mahnoor (7), and Ahmad (5), out of the city on July 13. A police official
Police have arrested a lift operator for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in an elevator of the operation theatre complex of the Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi. The incident reportedly took place at the Civil Hospital Karachi, where a lift operator allegedly sexually assaulted a minor boy inside the elevator. Police registered a case at the Eidgah Police Station based on a complaint filed by the child’s father. In the FIR,
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) declared the results for Secondary School Certificate (Part I & II) 2025 annual exams on 16-July-2025, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.51. Notably, no student from public schools and colleges regulated by the Federal Directorate of Education featured among the top achievers in any group, raising concerns about the state of public education in Islamabad. The exams began on April 25 and concluded
In this video learn about the physical and psychological impact of excessive school bag weight on students and examine whether it violates child protection laws and fundamental rights. From spinal issues and posture problems to anxiety and academic pressure, this episode unpacks the real toll of an overlooked crisis. If you’re a parent, teacher, school administrator, or policymaker — this episode is a must-watch for understanding why lighter school bags are a serious child
In this episode, Bushra Iqbal Hussain, founder of MahfoozBachpann discusses critical issues surrounding child rights and protection in Pakistan. From child safety to creating awareness, Bushra shares her journey, challenges, and vision for a safer Pakistan for children.
ISLAMABAD: A storytelling and literary event was held for marginalised children at Mashal Model School in Bari Imam. The students presented dramatic renditions of Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee’s acclaimed short stories, such as ‘From Bad to Good’ and ‘The Honest Taxi Driver’. Despite limited resources, using carts as props, lacking proper uniforms, school shoes, and having very little knowledge of the English language, the students showcased stories with grace. Lacking access to formal education, many
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on 15th July indicted an underage driver and his father on charges of killing six people in a car accident in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). ATC-II Judge Irfan Haider directed the prosecution to present its witnesses at next hearing as both accused Afnan and his father Shafqat Ali pleaded not guilty and decided to contest the charges. The judge adjourned the hearing till Aug 22. Previously, the judge had