The last weekend of Ramazan turned bazaars nationwide into a sea of shoppers, with families from Lahore to Karachi, Peshawar to Islamabad, thronging markets in search of Eid essentials, making it one of the busiest weekends in Pakistan’s retail calendar. As Ramazan nears its end, media reports show bazaars and shopping hubs across Pakistan bustling […]
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Punjab tops list of out-of-school children
Pakistan Institute of Education has released a report on the number of out-of-school children for the year 2023-2024 across Pakistan with Punjab sits on the top of the list. According to the report, Punjab province led the list as the number of out-of-school children in the province between the ages of five and 16 is […]
Sindh providing training to children of deserving women, says minister
Under the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resources Board, more than 540,000 youth have been registered in Sindh, of which 172,000 have secured employment, said Provincial Minister for Universities Muhammad Ismail Rahu. An important meeting of the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resources Board was held under the chairmanship of Sindh’s Minister for Universities, Muhammad Ismail Rahu. […]
PHC orders special protection for children in sexual abuse cases
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued significant directives for cases of sexual crimes against children, emphasizing that child victims must be questioned in a friendly and supportive environment. The court also ordered that proceedings in such cases should be conducted in-camera (behind closed doors) to ensure complete privacy and protection of the victims. A […]
Indian lawmaker proposes bill to ban social media for children under 16
NEW DELHI: An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced a bill seeking to ban social media access for children under 16, raising questions about online safety, digital addiction, and the country’s role in providing data to global tech giants. Read More: India Reblocks instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities Lawmaker LSK Devarayalu, of the […]
Barcelona protesters marks second anniversary of Palestinian girl’s death
BARCELONA: Hundreds of protesters in Barcelona on Thursday unfurled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed during Israel’s offensive on Gaza, to mark the second anniversary of her death. Her mother, Wesam Hamada, appealed for global attention to the plight of Gaza’s children. Read More: Tens of thousands march in Barcelona to protest against Israel’s […]
French lawmakers passes bill to ban social media for under-15s
PARIS: French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, a measure championed by President Emmanuel Macron to protect young people from excessive screen time and the mental health risks linked to online platforms. Read More: Under-15s barred from social media in France The lower house, the National Assembly, passed […]
UK weighs social media age ban to shield children online
Britain is considering a series of new measures to strengthen online protections for children, including the possibility of banning social media for those below a certain age, the government said on Monday. The proposals follow growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms and screen time on children’s development and mental health. Read More: […]
Community members vow to enroll out-of-school children
A Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM) was organized by the School Education & Literacy Department in collaboration with UNICEF and the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), in Sujawal district, Taluka Mirpur Bathoro, Muhammad Biatar, said a release issued on Sunday. The event focused on the theme “Increased Enrollment and Retention of Out-of-School Children and […]
Senators push for monitoring social media use by minors
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday called for closer monitoring of social media platforms for children under 18, proposing the formation of a special committee to develop safeguards in consultation with relevant ministries. Read More: Senate bill sets 16+ age limit for social media The proposal was raised through a calling-attention notice by Senators Falak Naz, Fawzia Arshad, Aimal […]