Islamabad: The details of criminal cases against women registered across the country during the last three years were presented in the National Assembly. The number of women; victims of domestic violence, harassment, and trafficking is overwhelmingly alarming.
The reports noted that 63,367 cases of crimes against women were registered in the past three years. Despite the law and order regarding the protection of women in Pakistan, 3,987 women were killed between the years 2019-21.
During the last three years, 1,025 women were slain in the name of honor by their very virtuous family members. Apparently, the responsibility of bringing honor to families lies upon the shoulders of women only.
Furthermore, the report stated that 10,517 cases of rape against women and 643 incidents of gang rape were registered during the past three years. The figure of women raped must be exceeding the aforesaid number, but due to the fear of slander, the egregious crime is put under wraps by many families.
Moreover, the misuse of power to suppress a woman by beating her has been circulating in our society for a long time now. About 5,171 incidents of violence against women were reported in the country from 2019-2021.
In addition to that, 103 incidents of acid attacks, 38 cases of burning due to the explosion of stoves in the kitchens, and 41,513 cases of kidnapping were also registered in the last three years.
Failing to protect women, where a girl has to fear for her safety even on the premises of her own home, has failed us as a society. It is undoubtedly a matter of deliberation that should be dealt with immediately.