For distressed children, railway stations become a refuge

For distressed children, railway stations become a refuge

Railway stations across Pakistan are increasingly becoming refuge points for children fleeing troubled homes, as poverty, domestic tensions, corporal punishment, and the influence of social media push minors onto the streets. According to official data shared by Pakistan Railways Police, 658 children, including 413 boys and 245 girls, were recovered from various railway stations during 2025 after running away from home. Following verification an…