No Result
View All Result
Saturday, June 28, 2025
MM News
اردو
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • Showbiz
    Images: Online

    Neeru Bajwa unfollows Hania Aamir on Instagram, deletes Sardaar Ji 3 posts

    file photo

    Hania Aamir’s Sardaar Ji 3 to hit Pakistani cinemas today

    Photo: COURTESY OF NETFLIX

    Netflix’s The Waterfront: Stream it or skip it?

    Netflix

    Netflix gears up for July 2025 with exciting new films and series

    Rabeeca Khan and Hussain Tareen

    Rabeeca Khan and Hussain Tareen tie the knot in nikkah ceremony

    Cillian Murphy in Steve (Netflix)

    Steve: Everything to know about Cillian Murphy’s upcoming Netflix movie

  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side
MM News
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • National
  • Showbiz
    Images: Online

    Neeru Bajwa unfollows Hania Aamir on Instagram, deletes Sardaar Ji 3 posts

    file photo

    Hania Aamir’s Sardaar Ji 3 to hit Pakistani cinemas today

    Photo: COURTESY OF NETFLIX

    Netflix’s The Waterfront: Stream it or skip it?

    Netflix

    Netflix gears up for July 2025 with exciting new films and series

    Rabeeca Khan and Hussain Tareen

    Rabeeca Khan and Hussain Tareen tie the knot in nikkah ceremony

    Cillian Murphy in Steve (Netflix)

    Steve: Everything to know about Cillian Murphy’s upcoming Netflix movie

  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
MM News
اردو
  • Latest
  • Showbiz
  • Thought Box
  • Business & Stock
  • Opinions
  • Technology
  • The Other Side-Pakistan
Home Opinion & Editorial Editorial

Banning corporal punishment

Editorial by Editorial
February 25, 2021

The National Assembly has passed a law that effectively bans all forms of corporal punishment in all types of educational institutes and has set out penalties for anyone physically assaulting children. This is indeed a historic move and been hailed by child rights groups who have been campaigning for several years for the legislation.

The new law will penalise teachers for assaulting and any punishment inflicted upon children, regardless of intention, and has cancelled out the provisions of Section 89 of the Pakistan Penal Code which had allowed teachers and guardians to administer physical punishment “in good faith” and “for the benefit” of the child. Last year, the Islamabad High Court had suspended the section and effectively banned corporal punishment.

It should be realized that the bill was passed after years of hectic efforts by civil society, activists such as Shehzad Roy and the Islamabad High Court. A bill was passed by a Senate committee in 2019 but was withheld for fifteen months while the government made little effort over the legislation until it was approved.

Although this a historic move, a lot remains to be done. Many teachers and parents think corporal punishment is useful to discipline students. It is imperative to change this regressive mindset that plagues our society and causes students to drop out of school or show disinterest in their studies. This requires mass awareness campaigns to sensitize educators and caretakers on the harmful effects of corporal punishment and on alternates such as positive disciplining.

It is also essential that the law is implemented and the complaints of children against educators are considered. The law recommends developing all mechanisms within six months but this is unlikely. In 2017, the Sindh government also passed a bill on corporal punishment but no rules of implementation were developed. It is also necessary to streamline the ban across all parts of the country.

Pakistan has one of the highest out-of-school children in the world and numerous others drop out due to derogatory punishments and attitudes at schools. The cases reported in media are just a handful and even fewer make it to police reports while abuse is extreme and widely prevalent. Thousands of children are growing up with the trauma and cannot become productive members of society. It’s time to end this abhorrent practice for the welfare of our children.

Tags: childrencorporal punishmentIHC
ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Pakistan announces $50mn defence credit line facility to Sri Lanka

Next Post

Human rights and divine law

Related Stories

Opinion

“Run Lola Run” – More than a movie to cultural bridging

June 27, 2025
Opinion

Ceasefire or a Smokescreen? The US-Iran Next Dialogue of Disillusions

June 26, 2025
Opinion

Israel-Iran War and Supply Chain of World Economy

June 25, 2025
Opinion

Unleashed Modern-day Holocaust and the Global Collapse

June 23, 2025
Opinion

Firestorm in the Middle East: Global Stakes on Exploding Frontlines

June 19, 2025
Opinion

A Celebration of Shared Struggle and Future Aspirations

June 17, 2025
Opinion

A Strategic Leap, Not Just A Flight

June 16, 2025
Opinion

Russia Day 2025

June 15, 2025
Opinion

The Israel-U.S. nexus for State Terrorism

June 14, 2025
Opinion

The Betrayals Within: From Homes to Halls of Power

June 5, 2025
Next Post

Human rights and divine law

Trending Stories

(File Photo)
Trending

Matcha: What’s fueling the world obsession with Japanese green tea?

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025
Technology

YouTube introduces AI overviews in search results

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025
India signed a $5.43 billion agreement with Russia in 2018 for the acquisition of five S-400 squadrons.  (File Photo)
World

India, Russia discuss delivery of S-400 batteries, Su-30 jet upgrade at SCO meet

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025
Prices

Govt increases fixed charges in gas bills

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025
Cricket West Indies logo
Sports

West Indies cricket star accused of sexual assault by 11 women

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025

Opinion

munir ahmed oped
“Run Lola Run” – More than a movie to cultural bridging
June 27, 2025
- Munir Ahmed
munir ahmed oped
Ceasefire or a Smokescreen? The US-Iran Next Dialogue of Disillusions
June 26, 2025
- Munir Ahmed
dr shahbaz
Israel-Iran War and Supply Chain of World Economy
June 25, 2025
- Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz
No posts found
See all

Weather Updates

file photo
Weather

Showers continue across Karachi, bringing relief from the heat

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025

Light to moderate rain has started in different areas of Karachi, which has made...

file photo

Will Karachi receive more rain today?

June 27, 2025
File photo

Karachi receives heavy rain with thunderstorm

June 26, 2025
Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz makes surprise visit to rain-hit areas of Lahore

June 26, 2025
See all

Prices

Prices

Govt increases fixed charges in gas bills

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025

The federal government has increased fixed charges for domestic gas consumers, starting July 1....

File

Sugar among 12 essential items record price increases last week: PBS

June 27, 2025
(File)

Gold price records massive decrease in Pakistan

June 27, 2025
representative image

Gold rates in Pakistan today- Friday, 27 June 2025

June 27, 2025
See all

Transport News

Transport

Two planes avoid major accidents following bird strikes at Karachi airport

by MM News Staff
June 27, 2025

Two aircraft narrowly escaped major accidents at Karachi Airport after consecutive bird strike incidents,...

(Representational Image)

Sindh Police opens driving school in Karachi amid rising accidents

June 27, 2025
file photo

Fitness certificate made mandatory for motorcycles in Punjab

June 27, 2025
(File Photo)

Bykea introduces digital payment to promote cashless mobility

June 26, 2025
See all

MM Digital (Pvt.) Ltd.

MM News is a subsidiary of the MM Group of Companies. It was established in 2019 with the aim of providing people of Pakistan access to unbiased information. Contact Details: 03200201537

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Advertise
  • MM News Urdu
  • The Other Side-Pakistan
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

Top Pages

  • Latest News
  • Showbiz
  • OP-ED
  • Technology
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • Showbiz
  • Thought Box
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Technology

© Copyright 2024 MMNews - All Rights Reserved.