The plight of children in Pakistan can be gauged by a recent report that says that in the first six months of 2025, over 4,000 cases of violence against children were reported in Punjab alone. Perhaps even more concerning is that the report by Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) is based on official police data, meaning that these are only cases where victims and their families came forward. Countless other victims will never become known because of fear, shame, threats or a combination of all three.

The report says that at least 23 children in Punjab suffered from violence every single day from January to June this year. This relentless violence, coupled with a justice system that fails to protect its youngest citizens, demands immediate and concerted action from all secto

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