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Express Tribune
27-05-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
BISE extends registration date
A woman goes through the process of finger scanning for the Unique Identification (UID) database system, also known as Aadhaar, at a registration centre in New Delhi, India, January 17, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Bahawalpur has extended the date for registration, online data entry and admission into 9th Class for Session 2025-27. According to a spokesman for BISE Bahawalpur, date for registration, online data entry and admission into 9th Class for Session 2025-27 has been extended to 20th June. He said candidates can apply with Rs600 late fee till July 4.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Govt simplifies birth, death registration laws
A woman goes through the process of finger scanning for the Unique Identification (UID) database system, also known as Aadhaar, at a registration centre in New Delhi, India, January 17, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS The Punjab Department of Local Government has simplified the laws regarding family records, birth and death certificates, and their registration. The registration period for birth and death has been extended, and birth registration for children up to seven years of age will now be freethis offer is valid until May 31, 2026. The authority to handle delayed registrations has been shifted from junior staff to senior officers, including assistant directors. The requirement of a court decree for late registration has been abolished. Following approval from the law secretary and secretary of local government, the new rules have been officially notified in the Punjab Gazette. According to the notification, birth and death registration will be completely free within the first year. After seven years, a birth registration fee of Rs200 will apply. For overseas Pakistanis, the fee will be Rs1,000; for foreigners, Rs2,000. The fee for death registration after seven years will be Rs1,000. Fees for corrections and changes will be Rs500, and duplicate copies will cost Rs200. The fee for computerised copies has been abolished. The new regulations, effective immediately, aim to make registration processes more accessible and user-friendly. The updated rules stipulate that registration of children up to one year old will fall under the authority of the relevant union council secretary, while children up to seven years will be under the jurisdiction of the assistant director. Registrations for those above seven years will be handled by the deputy director. Previously, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) developed a mobile application to facilitate online registration of births, deaths, and changes in marital status. The app, initially being launched in Punjab, allows citizens to register life events from home. Biometric verification is being made available at all union councils in the province.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Free birth, death registration offered for 7 years
A woman goes through the process of finger scanning for the Unique Identification (UID) database system, also known as Aadhaar, at a registration centre in New Delhi, India, January 17, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS The Punjab government has enacted new rules to streamline and simplify the registration of births and deaths across the province, eliminating fees for timely registrations and easing procedural hurdles for delayed entries. The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has notified the Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2025, following approval from the secretaries of law and local government. Under the new rules, birth and death registrations within seven years of the event will be processed free of charge, and citizens will also be issued computerised certificates. According to the notification, the registration and issuance of birth or death certificates will remain free of charge for one year. However, a fee of Rs200 will apply for late registration of births after seven years.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana gig, platform workers call for stronger protection, algorithmic transparency
HYDERABAD: Traditionally, gig and platform workers have been defined as individuals engaged in short-term, freelance work without long-term commitment to any single employer. However, in Telangana's evolving digital economy, this definition is rapidly becoming outdated. A growing number of workers now rely on gig work — delivered via platforms such as ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics apps — not as a side hustle, but as their primary and full-time source of income. Recognising this shift, worker unions in the state are calling for a redefinition of the term 'gig and platform worker' to better reflect the lived realities and economic contributions of this workforce. It is to be recalled that the state government has taken a step toward recognising and securing the rights of gig and platform workers with the introduction of the Gig and Platform Workers (Registration, Social Security, and Welfare) Bill, 2025. Released for public consultation in April, the government extended the feedback period in response to an influx of suggestions from worker groups, civil society, and legal experts. Many have called for its enactment on Telangana Formation Day (June 2), symbolising the state's commitment to inclusive growth and social justice. The bill proposes a comprehensive legal framework for registering gig workers and providing access to welfare schemes through a newly established Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Board. A supporting Welfare Fund would be financed via a 1-2% transaction levy on aggregators, along with contributions from the state and other sources. Each worker would receive a Unique Identification Number (UID) to ensure seamless access across platforms. The legislation mandates aggregators to register with the board and disclose algorithmic systems that impact work allocation, performance ratings, and payments. Platforms employing over 100 workers must set up internal dispute resolution mechanisms. A multi-level grievance redressal system is proposed, with penalties of up to Rs 2 lakh and a year's imprisonment for non-compliance.
Express Tribune
02-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Birth registration of girls remains low
A woman goes through the process of finger scanning for the Unique Identification (UID) database system, also known as Aadhaar, at a registration centre in New Delhi, India, January 17, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS Where limited access to registration centers, particularly in remote and underserved areas, can partly explain the low birth registration rate for girls in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the social bias which confines women to the four walls of the home continues to withhold many from getting a legal identity. In the absence of a birth certificate, not only are girls excluded from availing critical services such as vaccination programs, education, and healthcare, but they are also left vulnerable to malnutrition, child labour, child marriage, exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. Furthermore, in cases of family disputes, abduction, or trafficking, a birth certificate serves as an essential proof of identity and age. According to the 2017-18 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS), only 42 per cent of children under the age of five in the country have their births officially registered. Among the provinces, Punjab leads with a 75 per cent birth registration rate, followed by Balochistan with a 44 per cent rate and Sindh with a 34 per cent rate. K-P has the lowest rate of birth registration among the four provinces, with just 30 per cent of children under five registered with NADRA. Digging deeper into the gender-specific disparities in birth registration, various reports of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) taken from between 2016 to 2020, have concluded that barely 29 per cent of girls born in the province are registered after birth. Although this difference of one per cent might appear insignificant, the fact that in all the other three provinces, the official birth registration rates for both the genders are the exact same indicates that the barriers hindering birth registration are considerably greater for baby girls than boys in K-P. Professor Dr Anoosh Khan, Chairperson of the Department of Gender Studies at the University of Peshawar, highlighted the gender disparity in birth registration, whereby the reluctance of families to register the birth of daughters deprived girls of basic rights, including access to education, voting, and inheritance. "In remote areas, parents often fail to recognize the importance of registering a girl's birth. This is primarily because they don't envision a future where their daughters can work, go to school, or travel abroad. This mindset is rooted in a lack of education and awareness. The non-registration of girls not only affects individuals but also distorts national data. Incorrect census data can have long-term consequences on resource allocation. When girls' births aren't registered, the true demographic picture is skewed, impacting the country's planning and resource distribution," informed Dr Khan. Dr Khan's views are supported by the fact that in the merged areas of K-P, communities have historically been isolated from mainstream governance. With minimal state presence and a deep-seated mistrust of authorities, many people are reluctant to engage with official processes like birth registration. This mistrust stems from decades of neglect and a lack of proper representation in government affairs, which has left these areas disconnected from the broader system. Imran Takkar, a children's rights activist, emphasized the need for a concerted effort from the government, NGOs, and local communities to ensure that every child, regardless of gender or location, was given access to birth registration. "In order to achieve this, we must integrate birth registration with other services, such as healthcare and education, to improve registration rates in conflict-affected areas," opined Takkar.
