The issue of gender-based violence in Pakistan is critically highlighted in an article by Pakistan Today, which describes the pervasive nature of violence against women in the country. The article states, 'Violence against women or gender-based violence (GBV) remains widespread and normalised despite being prohibited constitutionally, morally and religiously.' Pakistan ranks at the bottom of the Global Gender Gap Report among 148 countries in terms of women's safety and economic participation. The article underscores the systemic issues, noting a conviction rate of just 0.3% for such crimes, which reflects weak enforcement rather than a lack of legislation. Victims often remain silent due to societal pressures and the stigma associated with reporting such incidents, leading to many women being forced to reconcile or withdraw complaints to protect family honor.