'Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Rules, 2022', launched in Capital.

ISLAMABAD -- The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Ministry of Law and Justice, Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Pakistan came together in a momentous collaboration to successfully launch the "Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Rules, 2022." This significant event took place at the Islamabad Model College for Girls (IMCG), F-10/2 on Thursday.

The launch of the "Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Rules, 2022" marks a historic milestone in the relentless pursuit of protecting children from the scourge of corporal punishment within the capital territory. These comprehensive rules which stand implemented from today, fall under the "Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Act, 2021" reinforcing the commitment of the government and stakeholders to eliminate corporal punishment and create a safe environment for children.

Welcoming the attendees, the Principal of Islamabad Model College for Girls F-10/2 acknowledged the relentless efforts of Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz and expressed her gratitude on the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Federal Education and Law in their commitment to champion the cause against corporal punishment.

The Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar congratulated the stakeholders in getting the corporal punishment rules implemented. He underscored that morals and values can't be imparted through coercion or punishment and remarked that it was a late step but in the right direction. 'The implementation of these rules from today shall serve as the building block in achieving our greater vision aimed at the well-being of our children; the ultimate future of Pakistan.' He further pledged his commitment to fully support the cause of child rights and related legislation in the future as well.

Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Education and Professional Training also emphasized the importance of these rules in upholding the children's rights and fostering a culture of non-violence. He remarked 'Let us work together to implement these rules effectively and create an environment where every child feels safe and nurtured.' He hoped that these rules shall serve as the beginning of curtailing violence in schools and committed to write to all provincial education ministries to follow suit.

The mover of the bill and Convener of the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights and Parliamentary Secretary Law and...