{"id":16829,"date":"2023-10-22T14:33:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T14:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/ncsw-writes-letter-to-cjp-isa-seeking-urgent-attention-to-violence-against-women-cases\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T14:33:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T14:33:07","slug":"ncsw-writes-letter-to-cjp-isa-seeking-urgent-attention-to-violence-against-women-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ncsw-writes-letter-to-cjp-isa-seeking-urgent-attention-to-violence-against-women-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"NCSW writes letter to CJP Isa seeking \u2018urgent attention\u2019 to violence against women cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

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National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Chairperson Nilofar Bakhtiar has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa seeking \u201curgent attention\u201d to cases pertaining to violence against women, it emerged on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The letter, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com<\/em>, described the commission as a \u201cstatutory body to combat discrimination against women in Pakistan\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is mandated to promote and protect social, economic, political and legal rights of women as guaranteed in the constitution and in accordance with Pakistan\u2019s international commitments,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

In the letter, Bakhtiar highlighted the alarming issue of violence against women in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, cases such as the deeply disturbing Noor Mukaddam murder case highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive and effective response to address the crisis,\u201d she said, recalling that the brutality of the Noor Mukaddam case had shocked the nation.<\/p>\n

Noor, 27, was found murdered<\/a> in Islamabad\u2019s upscale Sector F-7\/4 on July 20, 2021. A first information report (FIR) was registered the same day against Zahir Jaffer \u2014 who was arrested from the site of the murder \u2014 under Section 302 (premeditated murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on the complaint of the victim\u2019s father, Shaukat Mukadam, who is a retired diplomat.<\/p>\n

On Feb 24, 2022, an Islamabad sessions court had sentenced<\/a> Zahir to death. The court had also found him guilty of rape and handed him 25 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs200,000. It had awarded 10-year imprisonment to Zahir\u2019s household staff Mohammad Iftikhar and Jan Mohammad as well.<\/p>\n

Referring to the case in the letter, the NCSW chairperson said Noor\u2019s birthday, which falls on Oct 23, served as a \u201csomber reminder of the lives lost and the countless others at risk\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn this occasion, I implore you to consider the larger implications of such cases on the safety and well-being of women across Pakistan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe importance of speedy justice cannot be overstated. A prompt and transparent legal process provides victims and their families closure and deter potential perpetrators,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Bakhtiar added that accountability was key to breaking the cycle of violence against women, and the CJP could influence a positive change.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge you to use your office to prioritise and expedite cases related to violence against women. Ensuring timely trials and appropriate punishment for the guilty can send a powerful message that such heinous acts will not be
\ntolerated in our society,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The NCSW chairperson added that a swift judicial response could contribute significantly to changing the narrative surrounding women\u2019s safety in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Separately, NCSW spokesperson Fatima Batool told Dawn.com<\/em> that the letter was drafted on Oct 18 and was finally sent to the CJP on Oct 21.<\/p>\n

Rise in cases of gender-based violence<\/h2>\n

In a report<\/a> released earlier this year, the National Commission of Human Rights said around 63,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan over the past three years, with some 4,000 being reported in the first half of 2020 when lockdowns were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.<\/p>\n

The commission, while quoting numbers from the human rights ministry said 80 per cent of these cases were related to domestic violence, while some 47pc of domestic rape where married women experienced sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

It cautioned that since the data was based on reported cases, the actual number could be much higher.<\/p>\n

The NCHR report also drew a link betw\u00adeen education and women\u2019s ability to report abuse or seek help against violence. \u201c\u2026women with a higher education are much more likely to seek help to end violence (46pc) than women with no education (25pc).\u201d<\/p>\n

It said domestic violence is grounded in multiple social, cultural and religious factors, such as patriarchy, gender inequality, lack of awareness, economic dependence, religious beliefs, and social stigma. These factors are compounded by institutional hurdles that \u201cwomen face in accessing justice and redress\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Chairperson Nilofar Bakhtiar has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa seeking \u201curgent attention\u201d to cases pertaining to violence against women, it emerged on Sunday. 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