Sphere Consulting

16/02/2026

یاد رکھیں ⚖️

اب پنجاب بھر میں 18 سال سے کم عمر میں شادی پرزبردستی کرنا، زبردستی منوانا یا شادی کا انتظام کرنا جرم ہے۔

👈 سزا:

✅ 1 سال تک قید

✅ 100,000 روپے تک جرمانہ

👈 قانون کی پاسداری کریں۔

کم عمری کی شادی روکیں، مستقبل بچائیں۔ ✋👧👦



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13/02/2026

Today, SPHERE Consulting entered into an agreement with Institute of Public Health, Quetta.

By virtue of this agreement, IPH Quetta and SPHERE Consulting shall work jointly to improve the state of primary care and public health in Balochistan and support the Government in building the capacity of future public health professionals in the province, inter-provincial knowledge and experience sharing programs, joint research projects and much more.

We look forward to a lot of collaborative work in times to come.

Waheed Ahmed Lashari,Naeem Majeed, Amama Maqsood, Zainab Dawood

13/02/2026

پنجاب بھر میں نیا قانون 👇

اب پنجاب بھر میں 18 سال سے کم عمر میں شادی کرنا غیر قانونی ہے۔ یہ قانون لڑکا اور لڑکی دونوں پر لاگو ہوتا ہے۔

📌 بچے سے مراد:

18 سال سے کم عمر کا کوئی بھی فرد۔

❌ 18 سال سے کم عمر کی شادی غیر قانونی ہے۔

❌ نکاح رجسٹرار بچے کی شادی رجسٹر نہیں کر سکتا۔

⚖️ سزا:

ایک سال تک قید

100,000 روپے تک جرمانہ

⚠️ بالغ فرد کا بچے سے شادی کرنا سنگین جرم ہے

سزا:

2 سے 3 سال قید

500,000 روپے تک جرمانہ

🚫 18 سال سے پہلے ساتھ رہنا بچوں کے استحصال کے برابر ہے

سزا:

5 سے 7 سال قید

کم از کم جرمانہ 1,000,000 روپے

🚨 زبردستی شادی کروانا، منوانا یا انتظام کرنا جرم ہے

سزا:

5 سے 7 سال قید

کم از کم جرمانہ 1,000,000 روپے

🚨 بچے کو شادی کے لیے پنجاب سے باہر لے جانا بچوں کی اسمگلنگ کے برابر سمجھا جائے گا

سزا:

5 سے 7 سال قید

کم از کم جرمانہ 1,000,000 روپے

👨‍👩‍👧 والدین اور سرپرست بھی ذمہ دار ہیں

2 سے 3 سال قید

500,000 روپے تک جرمانہ

⚖️ یہ تمام جرائم ناقابِل ضمانت ہیں۔ پولیس فوری کارروائی کر سکتی ہے۔ مقدمات صلح کے ذریعے ختم نہیں کیے جا سکتے۔

👈 کم عمری کی شادی روکنا ضروری ہے تاکہ ہر بچے کی صحت محفوظ رہے اور اس کے خواب پورے ہوں۔

13/02/2026

Children don’t grow in silos. And our solutions shouldn’t either.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the responsibility of everyone who has to interact with children in any way; parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, governments, and the community at large.

No single sector can single handedly provide all that is required for ECD. A community led, human centered and multi-sectoral approach is the only way forward.
Realizing the importance of multi-sectoral approach, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan and SPHERE Consulting designed and implemented a community-led, multisectoral approach to Early Childhood Development (ECD) which brought together health, nutrition, education, agriculture, livestock and social protection services under one coordinated platform in Union Council Kotla Chakar, Multan. Through the leadership of the Union Council Malnutrition Addressing Committee (UMAC), local government representatives, frontline workers and eight local partner organizations came together to jointly plan and deliver support for children aged 0-8 years.

From nutrition sessions and kitchen gardening to early learning spaces and parenting guidance to digital tools and community awareness, families are now accessing integrated support, closer to home. What makes this initiative truly special is its ownership. Instead of outside actors leading, the community leads and we support.

SPHERE hosted a Dissemination Event this week to share learnings from a pilot Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiative implemented in UC Kotla Chakar, District Multan. The pilot was designed to test how locally embedded multisectoral coordination can strengthen ECD outcomes.
We extend our appreciation to the Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab, and JICA Pakistan, for providing leadership and support for this initiative.

Taiga Yano, Ohsumi Maasa, Asim khattak,
Muhammad Nasir Aijaz, Naeem Majeed, Amama Maqsood, Zainab Dawood,
Ume Laila, Rameen Sahar, Sidra Irfan, Fakhir Kazmi

UFAQ Development Organization, Integrated Health & Education Concerns, Sanjh Preet Organization, Nutrimed, Actions for Human AdvancemenT (AHAT),

12/02/2026

Punjab Child Marriages Restraint Ordinance 2026 ⚖️

Marriage under 18 is now illegal across Punjab - for both boys and girls. A child is anyone under 18.

Key Points:

🚫 Nikah Registrar cannot register child marriage

⛓️ Adult marrying a child: 2–3 years imprisonment + fine up to Rs. 500,000

⛓️ Any form of cohabitation before 18 = child abuse: 5–7 years imprisonment, min. fine Rs. 1,000,000

⛓️ Forcing/persuading/arranging child marriage: 5–7 years imprisonment, min. fine Rs. 1,000,000

⛓️ Taking a child outside Punjab for marriage = child trafficking: 5–7 years imprisonment, min. fine Rs. 1,000,000

⛓️ Parents & guardians also liable: 2–3 years imprisonment + fine up to Rs. 500,000



🚨 All offences are non-bailable

🚨 Police can act immediately-cases cannot be withdrawn

💡 Ending child marriage protects:

💖 Health

📚 Education

🌟 Dreams

12/02/2026

09/02/2026

🌍 World Epilepsy Day
🧠 Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures due to abnormal brain activity.

📊 Key Facts
• Affects nearly 50 million people worldwide
• 80% of people with epilepsy live in low and middle-income countries

🛡️ Precautions & Prevention
👉 Prevent head injuries (helmets & safety measures)
👉 Improve perinatal and maternal care
👉 Control and treat brain infections early

02/02/2026

💡 Do you know?

🌍 Globally, around 56% of women (who are married or in a union) are empowered to make their own decisions about sexual and reproductive health, including family planning.
📊 Source: United Nations SDGs Report 2024

🇵🇰 In Pakistan, the situation is alarming - only 1% of women make family planning decisions on their own.
📉 Source: HIES 2024–25

Why does this matter?
When women are empowered to decide about family planning:
✔️ Mothers are healthier
✔️ Children have better outcomes
✔️ Families become more stable and secure

🔑 Women’s voices matter. Supporting women’s choices is essential for a healthier, stronger future for all.

31/01/2026

29/01/2026

Basant Mela Lahore 2026 🪁

✅ Public Guidelines & Safety Measures

👉 Buy only from licensed sellers or manufacturers

👉 Use approved strings; avoid metal, glass, or sharp coatings

👉 Fly kites only in designated kite zones

👉 Avoid roads, highways, power lines, and crowded areas

👉 Do not fly on private property; supervise children

👉 Clean up kite debris; avoid harming animals

👉 Avoid loud music, DJ setups, firing, or drinking

🇵🇰 Prioritize safety, follow the rules, respect the community, and celebrate responsibly.