It requires neither a prophecy nor mathematics to understand that Pakistan is doomed to sink under the weight of its own population. Any steps towards progress or reform in Pakistan are akin to building sandcastles on the beach — only to be
THE European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) is a special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance that supports vulnerable developing countries. Pakistan has GSP+ status since January 2014 and can benefit from preferential access to the European market.
LAHORE: Sahil’s ‘Cruel Numbers’ report based on the first six months of 2023 has once again revealed that at least 12 children in Pakistan were sexually abused each day. In total, 2,227 reported cases of child sexual abuse (CSA) occurred. Sahil is an
Before being dissolved, on August 10, 2023, the National Assembly was especially active in its last days and passed dozens of bills. Political historians, legal experts and rights activists were overwhelmed, warning legislators not to make what most observers fear will prove
HYDERABAD: Participants in a policy dialogue have expressed serious concern over government’s utter disregard for the rights and well-being of sharecroppers, landless peasants and rural farm workers, livestock and fisheries sectors in Sindh. They were speaking at a dialogue organised by the
THE Christian communities of India and Pakistan are under attack by those representing the saffron and green parts of their respective flags. Saffron is particularly ruthless towards poor Muslim neighbourhoods in India, while the green is unforgiving to young Hindu girls in
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
KARACHI: The regulatory body of private educational institution has issued guidelines for parents and school administrations to prevent children from bunking school and ensure that they take their education seriously. Sindh School Education & Literacy Department Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private
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: A local magistrate in Ranipur on Monday remanded Pir Asad Shah in police custody for five more days in nine-year-old housemaid Fatima Furro’s murder case in Khairpur. Ranipur SHO Bachal Qazi confirmed while talking to Dawn that Asad Shah’s remand in