Violence against women
In July 2025, Sidra was summoned from Kashmir, where she had married Usman, and was later killed in front of her family.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:47pm
According to the FIR, the girl was gang-raped in her parents' presence at the dera of the landowner they worked for.
Published 19 May, 2026 08:56pm
Judge Majoka directs Umar Hayat to pay Rs2.5m as compensation to TikTok influencer's legal heirs; hands separate jail terms for other offences.
Updated 19 May, 2026 09:24pm
Hayat claims he was implicated due to public pressure generated on social media, as both he and 17-year-old Sana Yousaf were well-known TikTokers.
Published 18 May, 2026 05:32pm
Women fear the police station more than their abusers. I am an officer and explain why.
Updated 10 May, 2026 04:13pm
The message could not have been clearer: women may gather, but only if they remain politically harmless.
Updated 10 May, 2026 03:11pm
JUI-F senator tells House his party members are “unsafe” in KP, citing “targeted” killing of Maulana Muhammad Idrees.
Published 08 May, 2026 08:32pm
According to the FIR, the victim was a resident of Vehari and came to Rawalpindi nine years ago to work as a labourer with her father.
Updated 04 May, 2026 09:10am
Suspect said he used his zoo’s incinerator to burn the woman’s body “for a few hours”.
Published 01 May, 2026 02:33pm
The hitman also raped victim and killed couple’s three-year-old daughter.
Updated 30 Apr, 2026 11:24am
Claimed that she found nail injuries on her body after she regained her consciousness.
Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:58am
The leaders demanded that FIRs in cases of honour killing be registered on behalf of the state.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 08:40am
Suspect remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance on Friday; 52-year-old man charged with committing "non-consensual sexual acts".
Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:11pm
The court also directed the convict to pay Rs100,000 as compensation for the anguish and psychological damage caused to the survivor.
Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:56am
The suspect allegedly told her that he was an expatriate and needed a maid to take care of his mother, who was living in Chenab Nagar.
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 09:20am
Eyewitnesses say that during the commotion, the accused managed to escape from the office.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:06am
A minor girl and a labourer kidnapped in separate incidents.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 10:03am
Police say that a gang-rape case had been lodged against suspects; no arrest has been made in the case yet.
Updated 07 Apr, 2026 09:26am
Within the logic of settler-colonial warfare, the womb is a site of resistance and persistence.
Published 02 Apr, 2026 11:20am
Police spokesman says special teams constituted to arrest accused and raids underway.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 12:18pm
Convict handed three-year sentences on three counts under Peca; all three sentences will run concurrently.
Published 27 Mar, 2026 08:13pm
Primary suspect injured but stable after attempting to take his own life; another man held after named in FIR.
Updated 16 Mar, 2026 01:18pm
When military interventions are framed as rescue missions for women, feminism risks becoming a tool of empire rather than a challenge to it.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 03:35pm
“Females were manhandled and beaten up. And when their relatives and friends reached the [police station], they were also locked up," alleges HRCP secretary general.
Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:13am
TTP announces probe; ANP condemns incident.
Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:51am
Common reasons for not reporting violence include shame, self-blame, fear, and distrust in law enforcement.
Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:08am
DPO says three teams formed to arrest Dr Mehwish's killer.
Updated 24 Feb, 2026 12:10pm
Model criminal court finds accused guilty under Section 354 of PPC; says minor inconsistencies in testimony do not invalidate core allegations.
Published 18 Feb, 2026 01:33pm
Chairperson Dr Nafisa Shah says Peca 2025 must be implemented in letter and spirit.
Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:58am
Women’s rights groups express outrage, call for demonstrators to join two protest marches in Istanbul and Ankara.
Updated 26 Jan, 2026 10:03am
