Eradicating polio
Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where polio remains endemic. The lack of proper governance and accountability, together with local groups opposing vaccination, are jeopardising efforts to rid the country of this disease.…
Of homeless children
MILLIONS of children remain homeless without care and protection. Simply passing a law is, therefore, not enough: it must be backed by an ongoing educational and awareness-raising initiative, capacity building, sufficient resources and collaborative partnerships, including children…
Child labour
I want to share my views with reference to Harris Khalique’s article ‘Khushi Mohammed’ (June 24). Child labour is a global phenomenon and exists in both developing and under-developed countries. It is universally agreed that denying children…
Ensuring children’s future
THIS is apropos of Waseem Ahmad Shah’s article ‘Future of child-related laws hangs in balance’ (May 30). Looking at the dismal state of children in most parts of the world, one can easily predict that Convention on…
