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Pakistan's Hidden Violence: Women Face Brutality and Disbelief

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Pakistan's Hidden Violence: Women Face Brutality and Disbelief

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Pakistan is witnessing a surge in violence against women, with cases of murder, acid attacks, rape, and domestic abuse escalating.
Summaiya Syed-Tariq highlights societal normalization of aggression and disbelief towards survivors, emphasizing the need for better documentation and a femicide observatory.

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Pakistan is witnessing a surge in violence against women, with cases of murder, acid attacks, rape, and domestic abuse escalating. Dr. Summaiya Syed-Tariq highlights societal normalization of aggression and disbelief towards survivors, emphasizing the need for better documentation and a femicide observatory.

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