Breaking the Silence: Pakistan’s First Conviction on Marital Rape and its Implications

By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor In Chief) Year 2024 marks Pakistan’s first conviction for marital rape, igniting profound discussions on legal precedents, women’s rights, and broader societal implications. In Pakistan, a legislative gap has long existed concerning coercive sexual conduct within marriage, leaving women vulnerable to rape by their intimate partners without legal recourse. The … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Pakistan’s First Conviction on Marital Rape and its Implications