Special Protection Measures for Children's Right to Life under Article 24(1) of the ICCPR: A Critical Analysis of Pakistani Law and Jurisprudence

This article examines the implementation of Article 24(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Pakistan, focusing on the special protection measures required to safeguard children's right to life. Through a critical analysis of Pakistani constitutional provisions, statutory frameworks, and judicial pronouncements, this study evaluates the adequacy of domestic legal protections against international standards. The article identifies significant gaps in legislative implementation and enforcement mechanisms while highlighting progressive jurisprudential developments by Pakistani courts.