Forced marriages replace rape as worst crime against women

ISLAMABAD: Reportage of crime against women registered an increase in March with an average 17 First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged per district as compared to the preceding month when 10 FIRs were filed. The report released Monday said that although rise in such cases is a cause for concern, it also indicates increased awareness to report these crimes when they occur.According to Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), monitors visited 77 offices of District Police Officers (DPOs) to gather ... more

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