The recent revelations of financial and administrative discrepancies, coupled with exam tampering, at the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi (BIEK) have sparked deep concerns about the integrity of the educational system in Sindh province. The findings, uncovered by an inquiry committee appointed
In the recently-published annual report of Roshni Helpline 1138, a non-profit from Karachi, a total of 2,633 cases of missing children were reported in the country from January to December 2023. Of those, 1,942 were successfully recovered and reunited with their parents.
THE Sindh High Court has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to enforce the relevant laws to prevent and remove `objectionable and illegal` content on social media platforms on the complaint of some YouTube vloggers. This calls attention to the critical need for
There is a dire need for effective offender rehabilitation in prisons. As a criminologist, I have observed the consequences of neglecting this crucial aspect of criminal justice and its impact on public safety. The lack of emphasis on rehabilitation perpetuates a cycle
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 —
ACCORDING to Pakistan’s 2023 census, our country’s population has officially surpassed the 240 million mark — an increase of 33.8m people since the previous census in 2017. The growth rate jumped from 2.4 per cent in 2017 to 2.55pc in 2023, which is
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
In the final session held on the night between December 13 and 14, the delegates to the 28th meeting of the Conference of Parties, or COP28, reached an agreement that had eluded them in the previous gatherings. “For the first time since nations
Justice is the soul of a government. The term ‘access to justice’, as understood and used, means approaching judicial institutions for expeditious and inexpensive redress of a wrong committed to a person, and his/her body or property. The preamble to Pakistan’s constitution,
Pakistan has been elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board for the term 2023-2025, which is a significant victory for the country. The election took place during the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board that was held in Paris.