KP Assembly expresses concern over child abuse incidents
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Tuesday expressed concern over the incidents of sexual abuse, violence, abduction and murder of minor children in different parts of the country. The issue was raised through a unanimously passed joint resolution in a session chaired by MPA Anwar Khan from the panel of chairman. The resolution was moved by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmaker Syed Qasim…
On Tuesday, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly expressed deep concern over cases of sexual abuse, violence, abduction and murder of young children across Pakistan. The issue was raised during a session chaired by MPA Anwar Khan from the panel of chairmen. The resolution, moved by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmaker Syed Qasim Ali Shah, was unanimously passed and signed by several female MPAs.
The resolution highlighted instances of sexual abuse and murder of children as young as 2, 3, 4, 7, 10 and up to 15 years. MPA Syed Qasim Ali Shah emphasized that the situation required more than just expressions of regret; instead, effective legislation and strict law enforcement were crucial. He called for improved police investigative systems, including special investigation units, and enhanced forensic and DNA facilities.
The lawmaker urged the government to abolish the option of settling such heinous crimes through compromise or settlement between parties, and instead insisted on the implementation of the law of punishment without discrimination. Legal, psychological and social support for affected children and their families was also emphasized.
In a related matter, MPA Ubaid Rehman raised a point of order regarding the harassment of Pakistanis, particularly Pakhtuns, in the United Arab Emirates. He demanded that the federal government address the issue with the UAE government in the best interest of the overseas Pakistani community who send billions of dollars in remittances annually.
During the question and answer session, MPA Sajadullah demanded that the chair order an inquiry into false information shared by the higher education department regarding the satisfactory condition of Pattan Degree College in Lower Kohistan. The school building was non-functional due to the unavailability of teachers, causing students to seek admission in neighboring districts.
The law minister clarified that only eight out of 19 sanctioned posts were filled, and the government planned to appoint local teachers to address the issue.
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