tribune.com.pk Β·
na toughens law against child abuse

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- Pakistan National Assembly approved Anti-Rape (Amendment) Bill 2026, classifying sexual assault, physical abuse, and child exploitation as non-bailable offenses.
- Law enforcement must ensure medical examinations for child victims within 24 hours by certified forensic experts.
- A bill to enhance penalties for sale/distribution of obscene material was introduced, increasing prison sentences from 3 months to up to 2 years and fines up to Rs200,000.
- Minister Wajiha Qamar reported efforts to address 26 million out-of-school children through educational initiatives.
