karachi

March 9, 2016

Call for removing terms ‘izzat’ and ‘asmat’ from rape cases

Karachi When the words “pride” and “honour” are linked to the crime of rape in local terminology i.e. “izzat lut jana” and “ismat dari”, there are clearly flaws in the existing system that not only encourage the perpetrators of sexual harassment but also create impediments for the survivors,” human rights activist Tahira Abdullah said on Tuesday. “Sadly, even judges in courts use these terms. If TV or microphone can remain the same...