Terrorism in Balochistan has entered a dangerous new phase. Extremist groups are now using children and young girls as suicide bombers, a tactic that goes beyond mere strategy or logistics. This is a calculated attack on the social fabric itself, exploiting cultural norms and public sentiment to spread fear and chaos. The scale and sophistication […]
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Encouraging Children To Pursue Fine Arts
Our children are our biggest asset. They are the ones that will create the sustainable future we so passionately long for. Decades from now, they are the ones that will control the reins of our government, businesses and will practically reshape every walk of our lives. Therefore, it is extremely crucial that our children have […]
Experts warn against beauty face masks for children
CHICAGO – Dermatologists are warning parents against giving children beauty face masks and other skincare products, even as a growing number of companies market cosmetics specifically to young kids. Products aimed at pre-teens and even toddlers, such as Rini’s hydrating masks and Evereden’s face mists and moisturisers, are becoming increasingly popular online. Read More: Pakistan’s […]
FDA memo links Covid vaccines to possible child deaths
WASHINGTON – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in an internal memo that at least 10 children may have died “because of” Covid-19 vaccinations, citing myocarditis, a form of heart inflammation, as a potential cause, the New York Times reported on Friday. Read More: US government agencies gear up to restart operations […]
‘Over 4,000 cases of violence against children reported in Punjab in first half of 2025’
Over 4,150 cases of violence against children were reported in Punjab during the year’s first half, according to a report issued on Monday. The statistics were revealed in the Sustainable Social Development Organisation’s (SSDO) Factsheet on Violence against Children (VAC) in Punjab, covering the period from January to June 2025. A press release issued by […]
Govt stresses collective efforts for secure future of children
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, addressed a gathering organized by the National Commission on the Rights of Child in Islamabad to mark World Children’s Day 2025, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring that every child grows up safe, healthy, educated and protected from all forms of harm. The event was also attended […]
Zardari urges all stakeholders to create safe environment for children
President Asif Ali Zardari has urged government bodies, civil society, human rights organisations, the media, UN agencies, communities, parents, teachers, religious scholars and children to join hands in creating a safe and nurturing environment for every child in Pakistan. In his message on World Children’s Day, the president underscored that this year’s global theme, “My […]
Thalassemia — When children stop playing
Have you seen kids play? In their homes, in their neighbor’s house or on the roads? Isn’t it so normal seeing them enjoy their lives, busy with friends, toys and happiness of it all? For a child suffering from thalassemia it’s not normal, the idea of playing from sunrise to noon is alien. Why? Because […]
Giraffes restore splendour of deserted enclosures of Lahore Zoo, Safari Park
Hundreds of people, including women and children, visited the Lahore Zoo and Safari Park on Sunday to see the newly arrived animals, especially the giraffes, which attracted significant public attention. The zoo, currently undergoing a major upgrade project, witnessed a large turnout of families eager to welcome the new additions. The eight giraffes, imported from […]
Over 25m children vaccinated during first two days of anti-polio drive
Pakistan’s nationwide polio immunization campaign continued successfully for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, with more than 25.4 million children under the age of five vaccinated in the first two days, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC). The week-long campaign, launched earlier this week, aims to reach over 45 million children across all […]