Govt urged to take steps for children welfare
HYDERABAD: Representatives of the Society for Protection of Rights of Child (Sparc) on Friday reported various incidents related to children, including abuses, murders, underage marriages...
Of child marriages and medieval mindsets
By Mehvish Muneera Ismail In Pakistan, most, if not all of us, probably know an underage girl who is married. Whilst more prevalent amongst the...
15 years in: Policing may be tough but not more than DSP Rozia Altaf
By Amina Khan PESHAWAR: DSP Rozia Altaf has a strong affinity with her police force and believes the profession suits her. However, the 39-year-old says...
Boy commits suicide after killing girl
Islamabad – A 26-year-old boy committed suicide after shooting a female medical student (24) dead right outside the examination hall here at Shams Colony area...
Guilty as charged: Fake pir sentenced to 14 years in prison for raping teenage girl
KARACHI: A district court sentenced on Thursday a fake faith healer (pir) to 14 years in prison after convicting him of raping a teenage girl...