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Living statues

THE streets of Karachi are witnessing a new form of child exploitation: children performing as living statues. Children as young as six are covered in...

12.10.2024 90

Dawn

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Cycle of recidivism

THE current approach in the country of incarcerating individuals for minor offen­ces leads to a cascade of negative effects. This includes...

30.07.2024 100

Dawn

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Children in prisons

ON a cold morning in 1937, a remand home was inaugurated in Karachi under the Bombay Children Act, 1924. This remand home was later shifted to near...

08.06.2024 100

Dawn

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A landmark conviction

Spousal violence against women is a pressing issue in Pakistan, linked to a distressing array of mental, physical, emotional, and economic health...

29.04.2024 60

The News International

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Prisoner welfare

THE recent establishment of a committee by the Sindh government for the welfare of prisoners is a significant step towards prison reforms. Notified...

04.04.2024 60

Dawn

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AI and gender equality

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 to raise awareness about women’s rights. IWD is strongly linked to women’s...

09.03.2024 100

The News International

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Helping the poor access justice

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...

23.12.2023 30

The News International

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