COMBATING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN PAKISTAN: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

Women are the most vulnerable segment of those societies, where education is not the first priority, where injustice is a daily norm and where societal taboos are more important than reformation, and Pakistan is not an exception to that. On daily basis, there have been numerous cases which arise due to cruelty and violence against girls of tender age as well as, mature women in our society. From the face of it, it seems as if the State has turned blind eye towards the issue of violence against women, whereas the reality is different. This research work will explore the causes and impacts of violence against women in Pakistan and also list down the applicable laws and legal framework within the State. It will further discuss the institutions playing their role in policy making and at the end will provide few recommendations as a way forward