NADRA Chairman, Tariq Malik, announced the formation of a ‘National Sex Offenders Registry’ to track child molesters during a panel discussion at the Health Services Academy (HSA) in Islamabad.
The National Committee for Maternal and Neonatal Health (MCMNH) arranged the “Bakhabar Noujawan” consultation meeting in partnership with the Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHS, R&C), AMAN, and HSA.
This will enable people and organizations to determine if an individual they are considering employing has been engaged in any sexual offenses.
Furthermore, Malik advocated establishing a reproductive health course required for couples before marriage, since it can aid in family planning, improve child health, and avoid underage marriages.
Malik indicated that he is prepared to add Thalassemia to the NADRA database if the government implements it through legislation since this might aid in the prevention of Thalassaemia in the country.
He also voiced concern over Pakistan’s expanding population, noting that 18,984 children are born in the nation every day. Many parents, however, fail to register their children with NADRA or their individual Union Councils, making it impossible for the state to offer services to its citizens.
Malik emphasized the disturbing reality that one out of every six females in Pakistan is married while still a child. He advocated declaring an education and a population growth crisis in the country since economic progress is impossible without both.
He also recommended registering several marginalized groups, citing the importance of minorities in winning elections at the local level.
