As Pakistan gears up for the 2024 general elections, an observable yet concerning trend emerges concerning female political representation. Although there’s been a rise in women filing nomination papers compared to past elections, the significant gap between male and female candidates highlights
Daily Dawn editorial published on December 28, 2023, highlights the surge in underreported domestic violence during the Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan, emphasizing the urgent need for a national response beyond inconsistent laws. It says “DOMESTIC violence — often hidden and underreported —
Extensive swarms of mosquitoes have thrived due to poor sanitation and drainage conditions, affecting nearly the entire province this year. Over 555,000 people fell ill with malaria, resulting in two fatalities, according to recent disclosures. According to a report by Daily Dawn
What happens when an accused is brought before the magistrate who sends him/her to physical or judicial custody? S/he faces torture or physical punishment while the investigation is being conducted. On top of it, the burden of social stigma associated with being
The Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 (JJSA) was enacted on 22nd May, 2018 in Pakistan with the object to provide an effective criminal justice system and enable social reintegration for juvenile. However, children below the age of 18 are not dealt properly
Healthcare facilities, particularly those situated in remote districts of Sindh, are grappling with severe shortages of the life-saving anti-rabies vaccine. According to a story reported by Daily Dawn on 18 Dec 2023, patients from areas as distant as Sanghar, Tharparkar, and various
On December 14, 2023, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated the National Trafficking in Person (TIP) Hotline, enabling the reporting of human trafficking complaints. Complaints against traffickers can be registered by dialing 111-247-786. They would be sent to police stations concerned across
In Ratodero, within Larkana district, daily tribune news reports claim that a man’s wheat storage facility was set on fire purportedly because he permitted his daughter to pursue education and travel on a motorcycle with her younger brothers to school. This incident
In Karachi, a collaborative effort between the Sindh health department, the provincial Task Force on Drugs Demand Reduction and Substance Misuse, along with various partners, introduced a robust policy and strategy to combat the escalating issue of drug addiction in the region.
Executive Summary Pakistan is listed amongst the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. Due to its location at the mouth of the River Indus, lower Sindh is at an elevated risk. The provincial capital of Sindh (Karachi) is