KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Bi
lawal Bhutto Zardari
suggested on Monday that educa
tional reforms would play a defining role in eliminating child abuse from across the country, while also stating that the country’s policing system requires a complete overhaul.
Referring to the recent rape and murder of 8-year-old Zainab from Kasur, Bi
lawal recommended the need
for educa
tional reforms in institutions countrywide. The PPP chairman also highlighted the need to teach children safety and preventive measures.
“We cannot fight child abuse if our children don’t know how to protect themselves. All political parties should be on the same page pertaining to child rights.” Bi
lawal said talking to media rep
resentatives.
“More than that, it is crucial to teach children what to do and how to talk about an incident should they become a victim,” Chairman PPP added.
Bi
lawal also
suggested that Pakistan police force’s resume has been dissatisfactory and requires systematic amendments. He further added that rep
resentatives of all major political parties need to sit together and carve out solutions to improve policing standards.
.jpg)
.jpg)
