PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said that he is monitoring anti-polio campaigns in the province as the eradication of the virus is one of the top priorities of his government. “Elimination of polio is our national obligation and above politics and all other commitments, so there will be no compromise on the protection of children from the vaccine-preventable disease,” Mr. Gandapur told the focal person of the Prime Minister on
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SAHIWAL: Saddar police of Pakpattan recovered a newborn girl who was allegedly kidnapped and sold to a stage actress in Lahore by two midwives. On June 18, a girl was born to Iqbal Kousar and Mahboob, residents of Chak 41/SP of Pakpattan, through a normal delivery under the care of midwives, Sakeena and Samina, residents of Chak 40/SP. The maternal grandmother, Lateefan, named the baby as Meerab. On July 3, Samina convinced the illiterate
LAHORE: Defence B police registered a First Information Report against a resident of DHA Phase V for allegedly severely mistreating their 13-year-old maid on charges of theft. Police took action after Nabila Bibi, mother of the minor girl Tehreem, reported the brutal treatment her daughter had endured. Following the registration of the FIR, suspect Hassam and his family fled, locking their house. “On July 2, I received a call from the suspect, who made
TAXILA: A school for street and out-of-school children, especially those working in brick kilns, workshops, hotels, and begging, has been opened in Attock. At the Subh-i-Nau (early morning) School, enrolled children will receive free uniforms, school bags, and stationery supported by Jica, the Department of Education, and philanthropists. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Additional Director of Education Rawalpindi Division Iffat Qadir said children are the future of any nation, and the challenge of out-of-school children
Education is a fundamental right and a crucial driver of development, yet many girls in Pakistan are denied this basic right. Despite efforts to improve education, girls in Pakistan face numerous barriers that prevent them from attending school and reaching their full potential. One of the primary challenges is limited access to schools, particularly in rural areas. Schools may be far away or nonexistent, making it difficult for girls to attend. Additionally, security concerns
Islamabad: In a bid to promote and improve hygiene culture in government schools, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has initiated the establishment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) stations. According to an official source, this initiative is aimed at providing a clean and hygienic environment for students, teachers, and school staff, promoting a healthy learning environment. The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene stations will include facilities for handwashing, sanitation, and clean water
NAWABSHAH: A man was arrested on 7 July 2024 after he allegedly confessed to having buried his week-old ailing baby alive for not being able to afford her treatment. Media reports suggested that neighbors of the man, Tayyab alias Machar Rajper, had informed the Kandiaro police of Sanghar district about the matter. A police party picked him up and during interrogation, he confessed to having committed the crime, SHO Ibrahim Soomro told the media.
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on 7 July 2024 called for devolving management in the health and education sectors to improve and streamline the state of affairs. He said this while chairing a meeting that discussed reforms in the two sectors. Several decisions were taken to ensure efficient management and improve service delivery to the desired level, according to a handout. The chief minister directed the officials to post additional directors-general at
PESHAWAR: As Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has stayed polio-free this year so far, experts associated with vaccination campaigns are frustrated with new reasons for the refusal of parents against the immunization of children, exposing them to poliomyelitis, a crippling childhood ailment. During the last two anti-polio campaigns conducted in April and June, about 21,459 children remained unvaccinated due to flimsy demands of people in exchange for allowing immunization of their children. According to a report prepared
The Chairperson @ncrcpak @ayesharazafarooq and the Minister of Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar had a meeting with @Meta and @ncmec team to discuss the launch of the “Take It Down” portal in Pakistan! This innovative platform will empower children under 18 years to prevent the non-consensual sharing of intimate images/videos and ensure their privacy and safety online. Launching soon in Urdu, the “Take It Down” portal is a significant step forward in
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 5 July 2024 conducted a meeting on the dangers of narcotics and ordered the strengthening of the provincial narcotics wing to control the drug menace. Officials said the government had decided to strengthen the Excise and Narcotics Control Department in order to protect the new generation, especially children, from the dangers of drugs. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shah at
In a bid to modernize the traditional education system in Sindh, the provincial government has decided to establish 300 model schools across the region. The decision was made during the first meeting of the Advisory Board of the Model School Support Unit, chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah. The meeting aimed to discuss measures for quality improvement and modernization of the education system. The minister for education emphasized the need for