Pakistan, March 13 -- In Punjab, incidents of child sexual abuse continue to rise. Over 5,000 children were reported victimised in the last 14 months. This alarming trend has led the Punjab Home Department to respond. They issued a directive to enhance child protection measures statewide. In Lahore alone, more than 370 children faced sexual abuse in 2024. Additionally, over 2,000 young children experienced attempts of sexual exploitation. To combat this, the Punjab Home Secretary ordered the inclusion of "Good Touch, Bad Touch" education in school curricula. This initiative aims to teach children about personal safety and recognise inappropriate behaviour.

The home department emphasises that educating children is essential. It urges scho...