Research done by faculty at the Aga Khan University has contributed to the decline of mortality rate of babies and children 35 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively, at its field sites of research. This is not a quick win but
HYDERABAD: Health Services Sindh Director General Dr Irshad Memon formed on Saturday an inquiry committee to look into the circumstances that had led to the August 13 death of senior journalist, Jan Mohammad Mahar, after “alleged deficiencies in provision of medical care
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday directed the secretaries of the ministries of interior and defence to collect reports from all the internment centres located across the country in the cases of missing persons. While hearing a set of identical petitions,
Renowned artistes have demanded an end to child trafficking and child labour across the country, and called for stronger legislation for the rights of children. They made these demands during a press conference at a local hotel on Tuesday that was organised
In a heart-wrenching and deeply disturbing incident, the tragic death of Fatima Phuriro, a 10-year-old housemaid, has sparked outrage across Pakistan. The minor lost her life due to alleged torture at the residence of an influential spiritual leader, Pir Asad Shah Jilani,
HYDERABAD: The Khairpur housemaid, who died in mysterious circumstances, was subjected to a sexual assault, revealed the initial findings of a post-mortem report on Sunday. Health Services Director General Dr Irshad Memon said that a six-member team had conducted the post-mortem examination
HYDERABAD: The Naushehro Feroze district and sessions court on Friday ordered exhumation of the body of 10-year-old housemaid Fatima Phuriro, who allegedly died of torture at the home of an influential spiritual leader in the Ranipur Town of Khairpur. District and Sessions Judge
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has found serious lacunas in the FIR on Ranipur house maid murder and called for incorporation in the case of sections of relevant laws about child protection and bonded labour etc in addition to 302,
KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday that Sindh has achieved over 50 per cent reduction in child mortality rate. This moment of triumph, according to him, is a testament to his administration’s relentless efforts to ensure that every child
VIOLENCE against women takes many forms — including rape, murder, sexual harassment, domestic violence and child and forced marriages — and is prevalent in Pakistan. Women are not safe in their homes, in public or in their workplaces. Just a few cases