Domestic violence in Pakistan

"The vast majority of victims of domestic violence in Pakistan (including those who are victims of attempted honor killings) have no way of getting legal protection ."

"In fact , the state's response to domestic violence in Pakistan is so minimal and cases of intrafamily violence are so rarely addressed in any way by the criminal justice system ...."

"Domestic violence in Pakistan is seldom recognized as a crime. Socially and officially it is viewed as a private, internal, family matter, which should not be interfered with."

"Domestic violence in Pakistan is widespread and is often linked to men's disappointment with the dowry they receive or displeasure with the way in which their wives behave."