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Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Five boys race down a dusty road with discarded motorcycle tyres. Their laughter fills the afternoon. Their feet barely touch the ground. For a fleeting moment, they are exactly what children should be,…

News Desk  Peshawar: A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband following a domestic dispute in the Old Sakhakot area of Dargai, Malakand district, Levies officials said on Sunday. According to Levies, the suspect, who is…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: The International Labour Organization (ILO) on Thursday called for urgent and coordinated action to address child labour in Pakistan, warning that an estimated 8.6 million children aged between five and 17…

News Desk  Islamabad: The global education system is facing a growing crisis, with 273 million children and young people currently out of school worldwide, according to a new report released by UNESCO. The 2026 Global Education…

News Desk  Islamabad:  A report by Sahil, a leading child protection organization, has revealed a disturbing increase in child abuse and gender-based violence in Pakistan during 2025. According to the report, 3,630 cases of child…

APP Attock: Police in Attock on Sunday rescued an abandoned newborn and handed the child over to the Child Protection Bureau (CPB) to ensure proper care, protection, and rehabilitation. Officials said the Basal Police Station received…

APP Islamabad: Children’s rights activists are urging for heightened awareness and the effective implementation of child protection laws to safeguard vulnerable children and promote their overall well-being. They stress the need for…

APP Faisalabad: The Madina Town police have arrested a local trader on the orders of the City Police Officer (CPO) on charges of torturing his housemaids. According to a police spokesman, the incident involved two girls: 12-year-old…

News Desk Islamabad: The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) has called for urgent legal reforms to safeguard Pakistan's 1.5 million street children, who are increasingly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation due to displacement, poverty, and…

Joshua J Stephen Islamabad: Pakistan’s cultural tapestry is rich and vibrant, woven with the threads of its diverse subcultures and lifestyles. Yet, hidden beneath this colorful facade lies a grim and disturbing practice that casts a…