SPARC: Protecting children’s rights

ISLAMABAD: On December 9, 2012, Hassnain Abid, a student of class grade, was allegedly tortured to death by his teacher in Hassanabdal. This is a reminder of the fact that the provision of basic human rights, including the right to be free from torture and violence, has so far remained a commitment just in books for Pakistan. There is a dire need to take practical steps to ensure basic human rights in the country, including social, economic, political and religious rights, in line with the

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