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Pakistan Reports 1,914 Child Abuse Cases in Six Months
Pakistan reported 1,914 cases of violence and abuse against children during the first six months of 2026.
Senator Sherry Rehman said most of the reported cases came from Punjab.
She said 43 percent of the accused were known to the children.
Nearly 45 percent of the incidents happened inside children’s homes.
This means children may sometimes be harmed by people they know and in places where they should feel safe.
Rehman said protecting children is the responsibility of families, communities and the state.
She called for better protection systems and faster trials for serious crimes.
She also urged adults to stay alert and help children report abuse safely.
Pakistan reported 1,914 cases of violence and abuse against children between January and June 2026.
Senator Sherry Rehman said 80 percent of the reported cases came from Punjab province.
Data cited by Rehman showed 43 percent of accused people were known to the victims.
Nearly 45 percent of the incidents reportedly occurred inside children’s homes.
Rehman called for coordinated action, speedy trials and stronger protection for children.
- Who
- Children in Pakistan, alleged perpetrators, and Senator Sherry Rehman, who cited the data.
- What
- A total of 1,914 cases of violence and abuse against children were reported.
- Where
- Pakistan; 80 percent of the cases were reported from Punjab, while 57 percent came from urban areas and 43 percent from rural areas.
- When
- Between January and June 2026.
- Why
- Rehman said the figures require an urgent, coordinated response, stronger safeguards and accountability for perpetrators.
Key facts
- Reported cases
- 1,914 cases of violence and abuse against children
- Reporting period
- January-June 2026
- Punjab share
- 80 percent of reported cases
- Known accused
- 43 percent of accused people were known to the victims
- Location of incidents
- Nearly 45 percent reportedly occurred inside children’s homes
- Urban-rural split
- 57 percent urban and 43 percent rural
- Response urged
- Speedy trials, stronger protection mechanisms and safe reporting for children
Quotes
Sherry Rehman
Pakistan Peoples Party vice president and senator
“We are talking about children who should be protected by their families, communities and the state, yet are instead becoming victims of violence and abuse. This cannot be treated as a series of isolated incidents. It requires an urgent and coordinated response.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The home is supposed to be the first line of protection for a child. When abuse takes place behind those doors, we have to ask very difficult questions about vigilance, safeguards and accountability within families and communities”
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