Court orders free treatment for acid attack survivor, protection for family
Victim was always treated poorly by her husband who is the prime suspect, says mother.
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Madadgaar National Helpline holds conference to share stories of two suffering families.
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Acid sales regulation
Highly concentrated acid is sold to the general public due to its multi-purpose usage, which is the real problem.
Tough law sees acid conviction rate triple in Pakistan
Victims, left with horrendous injuries and often blind, say the penalties are still too light.
Missing evidence: Acid attack victim’s mother seeks justice
An FIR was registered for attempted suicide, despite daughter’s video statement implicating in-laws.
Women’s issues: ‘Those buying acid must identify themselves’
Speakers stress need for latest education, health facilities in rural areas.
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Author discusses the consequences of writing My Feudal Lord and being married to Shahbaz Sharif
Woman held in connection with acid attack
Two suspects are already in police custody; the victim is in stable condition.
Preventing acid attacks
Statistics on violence against women make for a depressing read in Pakistan and this year is no exception.
Violence against women: Acid-throwing convict gets 27 years
Muhammad Rafiq Awan fined Rs265,000, ordered to give Rs1.465 million to victim in compensation.
Convicting acid throwing cases
Stringent laws will be wasted unless standards of institutionalising such laws are improved.
Switching to life terms: MPs backtrack on death penalty plea for acid attackers
Say proposal was intended as a deterrent against attacks.
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