ISLAMABAD:

An alarming figure of 276 cases of violence against children were reported in the federal capital during the first half of the current year.

The statistics were unveiled in the Sustainable Social Development Organisation’s (SSDO) Factsheet on Violence Against Children in Islamabad, covering the period from January to June 2025.

The data, obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act from the Islamabad police, paints a deeply concerning picture of the state of child safety and justice in the capital.

According to the report, a total of 276 cases of violence against children were registered during the six-month. The majority — 167 cases — involved child kidnapping, followed by 81 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Despite the gravity and number of these offenc

See Full Page