Protest erupts in Pak demanding Imran Khan to apologise over rape statement ANI | Updated: Apr 10, 2021 10:56 IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 10 (ANI): A protest erupted here against Pakistan Prime MinisterImran Khan, demanding a public apology from him for his statement blaming vulgarity in society for rape and sexual violence.
The demonstration was organised on Thursday by Rights activist and civil society representatives outside the National Press Club here, Pakistan s News International reported.
The protestors criticised Khan for what they called victim-blaming and called for an apology for the comment he made during a question and answer session with the public when he was asked for suggesting a solution to rising child abuse cases in the country.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rise in rape, says pardah keeps temptation in check Updated Apr 07, 2021 | 19:40 IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said the whole concept of pardah (or covering up, or modesty) in Islam has a purpose to it which is to keep temptation in check . Pakistan PM Imran Khan | Photo Credit: IANS
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed fahashi (vulgarity) for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.
As he took calls from the people on Sunday, Khan when asked by a caller what the government plans to do in the light of rising incidents of rape and sexual violence, especially against children said that there are some fights that governments and legislation alone cannot win and that the society must join in the fight. He said it was important for societies to protect themselves against fahashi (vulgarity), reported Geo News.
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Till when will we blame women for the sexual crimes of men?
The prime minister’s statement sets a dangerous precedent and encourages a misogynistic and prejudiced opinion
Pakistan is a colonial state. Living in its colonial hangover are men and women (the bourgeoisie) who make sweeping statements, which lead to a toxic social environment that inhibits social reform and progress. Since Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took the reins of power in 2018, their ideals about women (Muslim), Islam and piety seem to be confounding and often polarising.
In a recent stream of controversial opinions, Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again blamed
Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rise in rape, sexual violence
Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rise in rape, sexual violence
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Islamabad [Pakistan], April 5 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed fahashi (vulgarity) for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.
As he took calls from the people on Sunday, Khan when asked by a caller what the government plans to do in the light of rising incidents of rape and sexual violence, especially against children said that there are some fights that governments and legislation alone cannot win and that the society must join in the fight. He said it was important for societies to protect themselves against fahashi (vulgarity), reported Geo News.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rise in rape, sexual violence cases
He said the whole concept of pardah in Islam has a purpose to it which is to keep temptation in check and cannot keep their willpower in check .
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has blamed fahashi (vulgarity) for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.
As he took calls from the people on Sunday, Khan when asked by a caller what the government plans to do in the light of rising incidents of rape and sexual violence, especially against children said that there are some fights that governments and legislation alone cannot win and that the society must join in the fight. He said it was important for societies to protect themselves against fahashi (vulgarity), reported Geo News.