Domestic Violence in Pakistan Presented by: Saqib Mansoor Business English Course @ IBA, City Campus Written Communication
Also known as: domestic abuse, spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence (IPV ) Definition:
Forms of Domestic Violence Battering and Yelling Non-consensual Sex Stove Burning Acid Attacks Honor Killing ( Karo Kari)
Judicial Implications Constitution in its various Articles lays down non-discriminatory spirit and policy, specially against women The Protection from Harassment at the Workplace Bill, approved by the cabinet in November 2009 Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection ) Bill, submitted to the Ministry of Women Development in August 2009
4069 incidents registered from Jan. to Jun Slight decrease in the first half of the year 719 murder cases Rape/gang rape 483 285 suicide cases 280 honor killings were reported 65 sexual assaults 20 cases of burning 20 acid throwing cases 2010 (Jan. to Jun)
International Recognition Human Development Rank - 136 (177 countries ) Gender Development Rank - 125 (157 countries ) Gender Empowerment Measure Rank 82 (93 countries)