PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched ‘ILMpact’, an initiative to enrol 80,000 out-of-school children in eight districts of the province and improve quality of education, in collaboration with United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme, according to an official statement issued here on Thursday, is being implemented through British Council. It was officially launched by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur at a ceremony at Chief Minister’s House. The ceremony
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An eight-year-old boy was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Maymar neighbourhood of on 31-July-2025. The incident took place in Muhammadpur Society. Police and rescue teams transported the victim to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where he was identified as Raza, son of Allah Bachaya. According to a Karachi Police spokesperson, initial investigations suggested that the child was targeted due to personal enmity. Unidentified assailants reportedly opened fire in the area, striking the boy in the head. However,
A tragic incident occurred near Do Darya on 31-July-2025 afternoon, where a man reportedly committed suicide by jumping into the sea along with two children. Upon receiving the alert, police, rescue teams, and Cantonment Board staff rushed to the scene. Volunteers from the Edhi Foundation immediately launched a search operation for the three individuals. According to SHO Agha Abdul Rashid Pathan of the Sahil Police Station, eyewitnesses reported that the man, estimated to be
The Sindh High Court on 31-July-2025 directed the medical superintendent of Services Hospital to conduct an ossification test on a girl to determine her age in a free-will marriage case as the family of the girl claims she is a minor. The direction came on a petition of Shireen and Mohammad Sajid, who sought protection against harassment and declaration to allow them to live as husband and wife. The petitioners submitted that they have
KP Number & Percentage of children in Child Labour 5-17 years by Industry Industry Characteristics Agriculture, forestry and fishing Manufacturing Water collection Construction Wholesale and retail trade Accommodation and food service activities Transportation and storage Other Industries Total number of children in Child labour Both sexes Total 51.6 7.7 19.1 4.6 9.7 2.1 1.9 3.3 733,743 5-11 58.1 2.6 29.4 0.5 5.4 1.4 1.1 1.6 246,818 12-13 56.4 6.3 21.3 1.5 9.7 1.8
KP Number & Percentage of children in child labour 5-17 years by occupation Major group of occupations Characteristics Service & sales workers Skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers Craft and related trades workers Plant and machine operators Elementary occupations Other Occupations Total Number of children Both sexes Total 7.8 16.5 11.7 1.3 61.6 1.1 735,877 5-11 5.2 20.2 3.6 0.2 70.4 0.4 247,661 12-13 6.5 17.1 11.2 0.6 64.2 0.5 144,661 14-17 10.2
A couple and their minor son were found hacked to death inside their home in the Ghaghar Phatak area of Steel Town on 30-July-2025. Police said they were killed with a sharp-edged weapon, adding that the initial investigation suggests the motive was the couple’s free-will marriage. Police identified the victims as Abdul Majeed, 45, Sakina, 40, and Abdul Nabi, 6. The family hailed from District Lasbela in Balochistan, and had been living in the
Family-friendly policies are essential for working parents, especially mothers In recent years, women’s participation in Pakistan’s labour market has increased due to various factors, including economic pressures. Female employment is currently at 23% and is expected to grow as education and job access improve, creating an urgent need for supportive environments. Promoting workforce gender equality requires policies to boost women’s involvement and ensure fair division of caregiving responsibilities. Family-friendly policies are essential for working
Nearly 100,000 matric students have already applied for admission to government colleges KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced a delay of around 15 days in the announcement of matriculation results for the Science Group, affecting over 180,000 students. Despite earlier assurances that results would be declared by July 31, board officials now estimate the release in the second week of August. The delay comes at a critical juncture, as nearly
Accused feared exposure after child witnessed compromising act DHASKA: The police on Tuesday claimed to have solved a murder case of two minor siblings in the Bheko Chhor area of Saddar police station, revealing that the crime was committed to conceal an alleged relationship involving the children’s mother. According to a police spokesperson, District Police Officer (DPO) Faisal Shahzad formed a special investigation team led by SP Investigation Usman Munir Saifi after six-year-old Umm-e-Kalsoom
This video represents the state of child rights in Pakistan, shedding light on legal protections, societal challenges, and the urgent need for awareness. It highlights how children continue to face exploitation despite existing laws, calling for stronger action and public responsibility.
PARACHINAR: An eight-year-old girl died and four other children were hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes inside a storage room on 29-July-2025. According to hospital and police sources, the room had been sealed for a long time and contained pesticide chemicals used to protect stored grain from insects. The accumulation of toxic gas over time turned the enclosed space hazardous. The deceased girl, identified as Wajiha, reportedly opened the door of the storage room and