Pakistan recorded 63,367 cases of violence against women between 2019 and 2021, the Ministry of Human Rights told the National Assembly in October 2022.
The figures included 11,160 registered rape and gang-rape cases, according to information collected from police departments across the country. The data also covered murders, beatings, kidnappings and other offences against women.
Rape and Gang-Rape Cases Exceed 11,000
The National Police Bureau reported 4,637 rape and gang-rape cases in 2019. The number fell to 4,133 in 2020 and 2,390 in 2021.
Meanwhile, police registered 1,578 cases involving the murder of women in 2019. The figure reached 1,569 in 2020 before dropping to 840 in 2021.
The data also showed thousands of reported beatings and kidnappings. Authorities recorded 2,018 beating cases in 2019 and 2,019 in 2020. In 2021, the number fell to 1,134.
Thousands of Kidnapping Cases Reported
Kidnapping remained another major concern. Police registered 13,916 cases in 2019, followed by 12,809 in 2020 and 7,651 in 2021.
The figures also included 77 cases of incest and 103 acid-throwing cases over the three-year period. Other reported offences included forced child marriage, custodial violence, physical harassment and sexual harassment.
However, these figures reflect cases registered with authorities. They do not necessarily capture the full scale of violence, as many incidents may go unreported.
Government Highlights Women’s Protection Measures
In its response to the National Assembly, the Ministry of Human Rights said it was working to promote and protect women’s rights under the Constitution and Pakistan’s international commitments.
The ministry also highlighted awareness campaigns and coordination with law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the government had established the National Commission on the Status of Women to support women’s rights.
The ministry operated a toll-free helpline, 1099, to provide legal guidance on human rights violations. It also said officials were preparing a comprehensive national policy to address violence against women.
The figures highlighted the scale of reported offences and the need for effective enforcement, public awareness and accessible support for survivors.
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