Tag: GBV
Rights Watch | 8 June 2023
70-Year-Old Man Arrested for Repeatedly Raping Minor in Ghizer
A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Ghizer for raping a minor. The incident occurred in...
Rights Watch | 6 June 2023
Shopkeeper Arrested for Burning Hands of 5-Year-Old Boy
A shopkeeper in Multan has been arrested for brutally torturing a 5-year-old boy by submerging his...
‘Security lapses led to two gender-based murders within Karachi courts’
Karachi’s legal fraternity has expressed concerns regarding security arrangements at courts, especially with regards to women’s cases, in light of two gender-based killings since the start of 2023.
Rights Watch | 31 May 2023
Teenagers Brutally Murdered in 'Honour' Killing
Two teenagers, a girl and a boy, were murdered in Manshera, as a result of so-called "honour" killings.
The incident...
Girl’s family hid rape & pregnancy fearing social stigma
The family of a 13 y/o rape victim, who died in childbirth in a Peshawar hospital last weekend, did not report that she was sexually assaulted due to “honour”. The family has since fled their neighbourhood.
Rights Watch | 30 May 2023
Acid attack victim dies from burns
A woman who was attacked with acid in Qabola, Sahiwal has passed away at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore...
Family of slain girl allege police harassment
The family of a slain 7 y/o girl in Barakahu claim police are harassing them to withdraw rape charges from their complaint.
Rights Watch | 26 May 2023
Prayer leader imprisoned for student's murder
A prayer leader has been sentenced to prison for killing a student. The verdict was delivered by Additional District...
Rights Watch | 25 May 2023
Alleged In-Law Torture Claims Life of Woman in Taxila
A woman in her mid-twenties reportedly died as a result of torture inflicted by her in-laws...
Rights Watch | 22 May 2023
7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Attacked After Alleged Rape Attempt
A 7-year-old girl was brutally killed by smashing her head with a heavy stone after an alleged...
