Constitutional Responsibility of the State towards Out of School Children (OOSC): A Case of Pakistan

Dr. Shafiq ur Rahman; Dr. Mahmood Ahmed Shaikh; Dr. Muhammad Tahir; Dr. Muhammad Shahid; Dr Abid Hussain

Authors

Dr. Shafiq ur Rahman Visiting Faculty, Bahria University Law School Islamabad
Dr. Mahmood Ahmed Shaikh Senior Assistant Professor, Bahria University Law School Islamabad
Dr. Muhammad Tahir School of Law, Karachi University
Dr. Muhammad Shahid Advocate
Dr Abid Hussain Visiting Faculty, Bahria University, Islamabad

Keywords:

OOSC, Grooming, Iqbal Poetry, Motivation, Madrais Students, Juveniles

Abstract

Pakistan's total population stands at 241.49 million, with approximately 64% of the population being below the age of 30, presenting both opportunities and challenges. To transform this youth demographic into a dividend rather than a threat, this article specifically covers these three groups of youth: Out of school children, madaris students & juveniles in prisons. The article also highlights different perspectives of such youth segments and discuss some useful sources which can help harness their potential for the nation. In conclusion, the article recommends a set of measures which can be adopted by the state at different levels to train this group of youngsters for the current and upcoming challenges of Pakistan resulting in a positive outcome.

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