The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, recently made a statement in which he linked the rise in rape cases with the way women dress. Moreover, he said that women in Pakistan should cover up themselves to avoid temptation, which is the reason for the increase in rape cases in Pakistan.
This statement of Imran Khan faced severe backlash. People blamed him for victim-blaming. Numerous people signed petitions demanding an apology from the PM. On this, several celebrities have also come forward and expressed their disappointment. As per the celebrities, they require a safe and secure Pakistan. The Diyar-e-Dil star also expressed his disappointment with PM’s statement.
Bring all perpetrators to justice.
‘There are at least 11 rape cases reported in Pakistan daily with over 22,000 cases reported to police across the country in the last 6 yrs (official statistics). Only 77 accused have been convicted which comprise 0.3% of the total figure.’— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) April 8, 2021
Osman Khalid Butt expressing his concerns, tweeted:
“Bring all perpetrators to justice.
‘There are at least 11 rape cases reported in Pakistan daily with over 22,000 cases reported to police across the country in the last 6 yrs (official statistics). Only 77 accused have been convicted which comprise 0.3% of the total figure.’”
Talking about the outrage and discourse, the actor stated:
“The outrage and discourse is about victim-blaming, claims that not every man has the ‘willpower’ to contain his urge for sexual violence, and linking rape to temptation & not a violent display of power/oppression.
Fix the laws. Police the streets; make them safe.”
The outrage and discourse is about victim-blaming, claims that not every man has the ‘willpower’ to contain his urge for sexual violence, and linking rape to temptation & not a violent display of power/oppression.
Fix the laws. Police the streets; make them safe.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) April 8, 2021
Let us wait and see how things unfold in the future.
