MISOGYNY is the bane of women’s lives across the globe as it robs them of autonomy over their bodies. This is reflected in the latest Unicef estimates that include global and regional assessments on sexual violence against children; they show that over 370m women and girls endured rape or sexual violence before the age of 18. The highest number of victims live in sub-Saharan Africa that has 79m female sufferers, with eastern and south-eastern
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LAHORE: Pakistan is home to nearly 19 million child brides and ranks 6th globally in early child marriages, the participants of a seminar organised to mark the International Day of the Girl were informed on October 12. The speakers said the girls in Pakistan face stark challenges in their education, health, nutrition and well-being. Estimates of the number of out-of-school children in the country range from 20.3 to 22.1 million, out of which 12
LAHORE: In a major operation, the Lahore Organised Crime Unit dismantled a child smuggling ring involved in luring and trafficking vulnerable children from Punjab to Azad Kashmir. During an intelligence-based operation in Kotli, Azad Kashmir, 29 children were safely rescued, police officials confirmed at a press conference. The operation, led by DIG Organised Crime Imran Kishwar, alongside SP Furqan Bilal and DSP Mian Anjum Toqeer, resulted in the arrest of the group’s ringleader, Imran
The body of a nine-year-old boy, who had drowned in the Lyari River, was recovered on 11 October 2024. The boy, Uzair, had drowned in the Lyari River in Lasi Goth in the Sohrab Goth area on Thursday evening. Following the incident, rescuers from different welfare organisations reached the area and started a search for the missing child. After the operation halted on Thursday night due to darkness, the rescue teams resumed the search
MARDAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved establishment of inter college for special children in Mardan. Special Education Deputy Director Aneeq Ahmad said here on October 11 that the provincial government, while taking a historical step, approved the establishment of inter-college for special children in the district. He said that officials concerned in Mardan educational board had carried out registration of special children for the said college. He revealed that 23-special students had passed their
A judicial magistrate on 11-October-2024 remanded a suspect in police custody for five days in a case pertaining to the murder of a three-year-old girl. The child’s body was recovered from a street in Qabail Colony in Block 11 of Gulberg Town on October 9. The investigating officer produced the detained suspect, Nasir, before the judicial magistrate (Central) and requested his 14-day remand in police custody for investigation. The suspect was brought amidst tight
OKARA: A man was arrested by police on the charge of raping his sister at Chak 18/4L on October 11. As per FIR, the 24-year-old man used to harass his unmarried sister who complained to her mother but she did not believe her daughter. A day back, the suspect overpowered his sister as she was asleep at night and raped her. The victim girl called police emergency 15 and reported the incident. The Cantt
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that children with type-1 diabetes will receive insulin delivered to their homes. “Special cards will be made to ensure the supply of insulin to sick children,” the chief minister stated while chairing a special meeting on the health sector on October 11. She explained that a government-approved company would supply insulin in accordance with cold chain protocols and other SOPs. “The insulin for all pilot project will
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the critical need for quality education and technical training in Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of skills development, information technology, and digitalization within modern educational frameworks. During a pivotal review meeting on the Federal Ministry of Education and Technical Training, he asserted that no nation can thrive without a robust education system and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every child has access to schooling. Highlighting the
ISLAMABAD. Federal Ministry of Education is organizing the Girls Sports Carnival at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad from October 18 to 20, 2024. In collaboration with Federal Board of Education, Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad, this carnival will be celebrated grandly in which around 4000 female athletes from all over Pakistan will participate according to press release. The initiative under the ministry of education aims to empower female students, promote sports and help them unleash
ISLAMABAD. The district administration has ramped up efforts to combat the spread of dengue, focusing on schools and urban areas through strict inspections, fumigation, and public awareness campaigns. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, the initiative is particularly targeting schools. The Assistant Commissioner (AC) conducted inspections at six private schools to ensure compliance with anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Schools identified as breeding sites for dengue larvae face strict
Ms. Mehak Naeem, Member Punjab at the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), joins Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAEC), to discuss critical issues surrounding child protection, rights, and care in Pakistan. The discussion emphasizes the important role of parents and elders in safeguarding children and educating them on how to protect themselves from harassment. The conversation also highlights the challenges and necessary steps for improving child