Pakistan, June 12 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on International Day of Play, said that a laughing and playing child is the true symbol of happiness.

She emphasized that play is not merely a form of entertainment, but a critical foundation for a child's mental, emotional, and creative development.

The CM said that every child has the right not only to education but also to play, learn, and smile freely and without fear. "A child's growth is incomplete without the freedom to explore and express joy through play," she remarked.

Highlighting the plight of children in conflict zones, CM Maryam Nawaz said, "It is deeply unfortunate that children in Indian-occupied Kashmir and Palestine are deprived of even the...