Violence against women
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
Committee required to submit comprehensive weekly report for IGP perusal.
Updated 26 Jan, 2026 10:26am
Husband’s conviction upheld as no evidence of natural death found.
Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:32am
Ofcom is under pressure to act after UK PM Starmer said the images produced by Grok were “disgusting” and “unlawful”.
Published 12 Jan, 2026 06:38pm
As 2026 dawns, women in Pakistan are left grappling with a stark reality: rape and marital rape continue to be misinterpreted by judges in the country’s highest courts.
Published 10 Jan, 2026 03:07pm
Points out flaws in investigation; says conviction can’t be based on “surmises and conjectures” .
Published 28 Dec, 2025 05:04am
Committee stresses rise in digital violence against women.
Updated 24 Dec, 2025 10:09am
Senator Sherry Rehman says public and media repeatedly ask, you make laws, but where is implementation? This question must be answered with action.
Updated 19 Dec, 2025 10:19am
