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1st June, 2013
29th May, 2013
State of children report: Govt schools need urgent improvement
In the education sector, the report said Pakistan ranked second with the most out-of-school children in the world.
In the education sector, the report said Pakistan ranked second with the most out-of-school children in the world.
28th February, 2013
Chinese boss orders staff to do daughter’s homework
A Chinese boss ordered nine employees to do his 12-year-old daughter's homework, a report said.
A Chinese boss ordered nine employees to do his 12-year-old daughter's homework, a report said.
14th January, 2013
Challenges from a young age
We can all try to listen to what they want and not assume what they need. More importantly, give them the attention they deserve.
We can all try to listen to what they want and not assume what they need. More importantly, give them the attention they deserve.
4th January, 2013
Sandy Hook students return to school
Almost three weeks after the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, more than 400 students from Sandy Hook Elementary School returned to classes at a refurbished school in a neighboring town.
Almost three weeks after the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, more than 400 students from Sandy Hook Elementary School returned to classes at a refurbished school in a neighboring town.
19th December, 2012
Dolls for boys, drills for girls: ending toy ‘apartheid’
“It's about breaking down stereotypes - pink and ironing boards for girls, blue and cars for boys, it's really too narrow.”
“It's about breaking down stereotypes - pink and ironing boards for girls, blue and cars for boys, it's really too narrow.”
19th December, 2012
No Obama tears for children killed by drones in Pakistan
“MERE words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts ... These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change.” Every parent can connect with what President Barack Obama said about the murder of 20 children in Newtown, Connecticut. There can scarcely be a person on earth with access to the media who is untouched
“MERE words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts ... These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change.” Every parent can connect with what President Barack Obama said about the murder of 20 children in Newtown, Connecticut. There can scarcely be a person on earth with access to the media who is untouched
18th December, 2012
Funerals begin in Connecticut
The two funerals on Monday ushered in what will be a week of memorial services and burials for the 20 children and six adults massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
The two funerals on Monday ushered in what will be a week of memorial services and burials for the 20 children and six adults massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
9th December, 2012
Zardari visits Malala in British hospital
“President Zardari, accompanied by his daughter Asifa Bhutto, met with clinicians who have been treating Malala since her admission to the hospital,” the Queen Elizabeth Hospital said.
“President Zardari, accompanied by his daughter Asifa Bhutto, met with clinicians who have been treating Malala since her admission to the hospital,” the Queen Elizabeth Hospital said.
20th October, 2012
Children literally growing up too fast
A new study has found, suggesting it's not just girls who are developing at younger ages.
A new study has found, suggesting it's not just girls who are developing at younger ages.
23rd August, 2012
Edhi Home inmates take part in Eid festivities
"No matter how much love we shower on them, the children miss their parents and home especially during the Eid holidays."
"No matter how much love we shower on them, the children miss their parents and home especially during the Eid holidays."
13th August, 2012
Dancing dolphins in Karachi
Four dolphins and two sea lions along with their five trainers/handlers and two veterinarians would be arriving.
Four dolphins and two sea lions along with their five trainers/handlers and two veterinarians would be arriving.
4th July, 2012
73 Georgians hospitalized after chlorine leak
Officials say that 73 people, including 20 children and a pregnant woman, have been hospitalized after a chlorine leak.
Officials say that 73 people, including 20 children and a pregnant woman, have been hospitalized after a chlorine leak.
3rd July, 2012
Spanking kids cause long-term harm: Canada study
Spanking can cause long-term developmental damage and may lower a child's IQ.
Spanking can cause long-term developmental damage and may lower a child's IQ.
3rd July, 2012
Early life violence tied to mental disorders: study
Mental disorders might be due to punishments inflicted in childhood, not including more severe forms of abuse.
Mental disorders might be due to punishments inflicted in childhood, not including more severe forms of abuse.
14th June, 2012
Mexico bus crash kills 11, including 3 children
State prosecutor’s office spokesman Jonathan Arredondo says another 34 people were injured when the bus crashed into a house and then split in half.
State prosecutor’s office spokesman Jonathan Arredondo says another 34 people were injured when the bus crashed into a house and then split in half.
13th June, 2012
Children used as human shields in Syria
Amateur video appears to show heavy shelling in Homs and children victims in Aleppo as U.N. monitors say rebel strongholds have come under attack. –…
Amateur video appears to show heavy shelling in Homs and children victims in Aleppo as U.N. monitors say rebel strongholds have come under attack. –…
12th June, 2012
Children of Kathmandu
Kathmandu marks World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. This gallery spotlights the children the movement tries to protect.
Kathmandu marks World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. This gallery spotlights the children the movement tries to protect.
16th May, 2012
Top shots from Pakistan
Showing the different faces and life-styles of the ordinary Pakistani citizens. From politics, to finance to music.…
Showing the different faces and life-styles of the ordinary Pakistani citizens. From politics, to finance to music.…
13th April, 2012
‘Baby factory’ busted in Nigeria
“The suspects lure young girls to get pregnant with a promise of getting $445 after having their babies, which they sell to ritualists.”
“The suspects lure young girls to get pregnant with a promise of getting $445 after having their babies, which they sell to ritualists.”
