The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights had ordered the Ministry Of Human Rights and the National Commission on the Status of Women to submit their reports within seven days after an investigative report on the matter was published in Dawn newspaper.

#SexualHarassment ⁦⁦@ncswpk⁩ ⁦⁦@NilofarBkhtiar⁩ ⁦@HRMinistryPak⁩ were sent this letter by Senate HR committee on March 29 4 action within 7 days. You have done NOTHING. Why? What needs to be done for you 2 step up for Pakistani women? pic.twitter.com/cj3ORlbfb0

— Naziha Syed Ali (@naziha_syedali) April 5, 2023

According to the report, at least six women came forward with harassment allegations against the former country director of DKT Pakistan, Dawar Warraich.

Headquartered in the US, DKT International promotes family planning and HIV prevention through social marketing, according to the website.

According to the website, Dawar Warraich is still associated with INGO, working as the Country Director Ethiopia.

DKT International President and CEO Chris Purdy was first informed of Warraich’s conduct in 2016. However, no inquiry has been launched against him by the NGO. The women have claimed that after they filed complaints, the work environment was made more hostile.

Dawar Warraich denied the allegations.

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The head of the Physics Department at FUUAST had threatened a female student that he would fail her if she did not fulfil his “demand”. The professor failed her after she refused to comply with his demands.

According to a report by Express Tribune, an inquiry against Professor Zahid Sarfraz was initiated over a month ago and the committee found him guilty of sending inappropriate messages to the student.

The student initially sought help from three other senior professors who advised her to keep mum over the matter. The three professors also threatened that a complaint might have an impact on the student’s academic affairs, while asking the student for a written statement that she would not pursue the case.

The harassment committee investigated the case and recommended the removal of the head of the Physics department and the three other professors involved in threatening the student.

The university sacked the professor found guilty by the committee of harassing the student.

Pakistan often ranks among the worst countries for women’s security and demands for gender equality are often criticised by the conservative elements in the country.

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According to the Islamabad Police Deputy Inspector General Operations, the police officers were involved in harassing families in public places and asking for their marriage certificates, and demanding bribes among other offenses.

On his Twitter handle, the Islamabad Police DIG said that a First Information Report will be registered against the two policemen.

Taking stern notice of corruption & abuse of authority; I’ve ordered FIR against two police officials, both are arrested & facing service dismissal. The job is to protect & serve our citizens… not to harass, exploit or school them in the name of so called moral policing! 1/3 pic.twitter.com/NrALYsVdqV

— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023

The DIG also said that both policemen have been arrested and after the enquiry, they will be dealt with in accordance to the law.

I’d received complaint that these police officers were involved in harassing families at public places, asking for nikah nama, exploiting the weakness of others for bribery.

Hence after swift inquiry to ascertain facts; these black sheep get what they rightfully deserve. 2/3

— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023

“The job is to protect & serve our citizens… not to harass, exploit or school them in the name of so-called moral policing,” the DIG said.

Citizens are urged to reach out at 1715 in case of any complaints, self-accountability will be ensured at all times.

I’ve ZERO TOLERANCE against dishonesty & corruption in policing, and I’ll always make hell of an example out of those who dare disgracing police uniform! 3/3

— Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari (@ShehzadPSP) February 25, 2023

He also urged the citizens to reach out at 1715 in case of any complaints regarding the police.

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