Tag: Rape
Rights Watch | 2 June 2023
8-Year-Old Afghan Girl Raped in Broad Daylight in Islamabad
An 8-year-old Afghan girl was raped by a street criminal in broad daylight in Islamabad. Despite...
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.
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...
Balochistan police arrest provincial minister aides for raping a child for 20 days
Balochistan Police have arrested two close aides of a provincial minister Noor Muhammad in Harnai for raping a 12-year-old boy for over 20 days.
Rights Watch | 16 May 2023
Arrests Made in Okara Railway Station Rape Case
The suspects involved in the rape case at Okara Railway Station have been apprehended. The main suspect...
Rights Watch | 15 May 2023
Suspensions Issued after Alleged Rape at Okara Railway Station
Four individuals, including the station master, have been suspended following an investigation into an alleged rape...
Rights Watch | 13 May 2023
Man Fatally Shoots Wife and Alleged Acquaintance Over Suspected Infidelity
A man, identified as Mir Khalid, has fatally shot two individuals, including his wife, in...
AGHS holds capacity-building workshop on anti-rape laws for police officials
AGHS held a capacity-building workshop on anti-rape laws, which was attended by over 30 police officials, including GBV investigating officers. In over 15 training workshops, more than 300 officials including judges, prosecutors and police officers have been trained about anti-rape laws since January 2022.
Father withdraws rape case, as ML report shows no sign of girl’s rape
After a girl was found unconscious in Kahna after being allegedly raped, it has emerged that the medical exam did not indicate signs of sexual assault. Moreover, the girl's father has withdrawn the case, stating that she suffered from fits.