NCRC credibility requires merit-based appointments PAKISTAN took nearly three decades to establish an independent National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), to fulfill its…
RELIGION plays a vital role in child fostering across societies. When practiced in a balanced and child-centred manner, religious teachings help create nurturing environments where…
A nation’s moral standing is measured by how effectively it safeguards its children. In Pakistan, the persistent rise in child abuse cases exposes not only…
Rights of toddlers are evident from the following verse, sunnah/hadith of Holy Quran and Prophet respectively; “Send him out with us tomorrow so that he…
CHILDREN rights are recognized in both religious teachings and modern science’s subjects. Scientifically, children after their birth are developed physically, ambulatory, emotionally, cognitively, lingually, and…
ISLAM recognizes the spiritual or divine rights of unborn child, whose period starts before their parents’ marriage and lasts up till their birth. Biological parents…
COGNITIVE maturation refers to the biological development of brain by which an individual’s thinking, reasoning and problem-solving abilities evolve and become more sophisticated as they…
DEFINITIONS of child and criminal responsibility are controversial subjects across the globe. Every country has its own child protection laws, institutions, mechanisms and procedures and…
INTERNATIONAL Children’s Day, observed on November 20 each year, serves as a global reminder of the importance of protecting children’s rights. In August 2023, Pakistan…
