by Amin Ahmed in Dawn, Dec 27th, 2023ISLAMABAD: Domestic violence is emerging as a silent pandemic in Pakistan, posing a serious challenge to society and the state, points out a study report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The report, Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia, quoted a recent survey carried out in Punjab and Sindh which reported an increase in incidence of threats of physical violence (40 per…
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report in Khaama Press online, Dec 24, 2023The latest report from the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the situation of children in Afghanistan reveals that alongside the deprivation of millions of girls from education, thousands of cases of violence against children have been recorded from January 2021 to December 2022, including kidnapping, murder, abuse, and sexual assault of children. This report covers the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, during which…
report in Dhaka Tribune, Oct 5, 2023A new report by the non-governmental human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has shed light on the alarming harassment faced by journalists in Bangladesh during the first nine months of 2023. The report uncovers a disturbing pattern of threats, violence, and obstruction encountered by media professionals while performing their duties. The ASK report, unveiled on Tuesday by ZI Khan Panna, chairperson of the executive committee of ASK,…
by Pradeep Menyangbo in The Kathmandu Post, Aug 27, 2023Dharan, a sub-metropolis in the district of Sunsari, remained peaceful on Saturday despite fear of possible confrontation between two rival groups. No untoward incidents occurred in Dharan and the adjoining areas due to the local administration’s security measures and the local residents’ commitment to the social cohesion and harmony. Various radical Hindu groups were scheduled to take out a rally in Dharan on Saturday urging for…
by Abdur Rahman in Dhaka Tribune, Aug 26,2023Friday marks six years since Rohingyas sought shelter in Bangladesh, and they are still stranded amid the complexities of geopolitics. Over the past six years, a total of 186 killings have occurred in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, which can be linked to the criminal activities of different separatist groups. Of the 186 deaths, 85 took place between August 25, 2022 and August 24 this year. In comparison,…
AFP in The News, August 20, 2023LAHORE: A Muslim cleric is among a dozen people being investigated for using mosque loudspeakers to order protests against alleged blasphemy by Christians which erupted into mob violence in Jaranwala earlier this week, a senior police official said. More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches were vandalised when hundreds rampaged through a Christian neighbourhood in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Wednesday. Reports that a Quran had been desecrated…
By Myra Imran in The News, Feb 27, 2023Islamabad: Domestic violence is a reality of every society and is directly linked to the societal power structure, economic situation and social mindset of a country. A patriarchal mindset, depleting economic situation, religious extremism, increasing population, discriminatory traditions and the impact of the climate crisis – all provide a perfect environment for domestic violence in Pakistani society. Domestic violence is defined as any act committed within the…