Pakistan confronts alarming rise in hidden sexual violence against women
Pakistan faces a disturbing rise in hidden sexual violence against women, as highlighted by recent cases in Karachi and Punjab. Dr. Summaiya Syed-Tariq notes that societal tolerance for such crimes has increased, with many incidents misreported or concealed. She advocates for a femicide observatory to better document and address the alarming scale of these abuses.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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