Islamabad [Pakistan], November 9 (ANI): The condition of women and the state of human rights in Pakistan continue to deteriorate, as Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights, Azam Nazeer Tarar, informed the National Assembly on November 7 that over 7,500 women—including 1,553 killed in the name of honor—were murdered in the country between 2021 and 2024, Dawn reported.
According to the report, Tarar presented the data in a written reply to a question from Naeema Kishwar Khan of the JUI-F. The information, compiled by the National Police Bureau, showed that 17,771 cases of rape and gang rape were reported during the four-year period. The document also revealed that 121 women were subjected to sexual assault while in custody.
During the same period, 9,799 women faced brutality at the hands of men within their own homes, while 632 cases of sexual harassment in workplaces were reported.
In total, 173,367 cases of violence against women were documented across the country over the four years, according to Dawn. The data further indicated a steady annual increase in such incidents, with 30,757 cases reported in 2021, 35,477 in 2022, 46,036 in 2023, and 61,997 in 2024.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has stated that around 1,000 women are killed each year in honor-based crimes, though the actual figure is believed to be higher due to underreporting.
One of the most notable cases of violence against women in Pakistan was the 2016 murder of social media personality Qandeel Baloch, who was strangled by her brother for defying societal norms and living independently.
Despite progress in legal reforms and awareness campaigns, systemic gender discrimination and violence continue to pose serious challenges for women in Pakistan, making it a persistent human rights concern. (ANI)
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