Lahore, Oct. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised concerns over the growing threat of online sexual exploitation of children, warning that widespread underreporting, poor coordination among institutions and inadequate protective measures continue to hinder efforts to tackle the problem, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, in a report, HRCP said online child sexual abuse should not be viewed solely as a cybercrime issue but as a serious violation of children's fundamental rights, dignity and personal safety. Highlighting the scale of the problem, the report cited a 2025 case in Muzaffargarh, where at least 50 children, including those aged six or younger, were allegedly exploite...