RAWALPINDI: Private TV anchor Ayesha Jehanzeb has reportedly fallen victim to severe domestic abuse once again, as her husband allegedly subjected her to grievous physical assault, resulting in severe bruising on Wednesday, as per media report.
According to Ayesha, a domestic argument with her husband, Haris, escalated, leading to the alleged horrifying physical abuse. After undergoing a medical examination, Ayesha filed a case against Haris on charges of attempted murder.
Violence against women is a global phenomenon, and Pakistan is no exception. In most cases, women are harmed by their own family members, leaving them traumatized — sometimes for their entire lives.
The police confirmed that a case has been registered against Haris, who has been arrested and is currently under investigation.
The upsetting report prompted a swift reaction from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who, taking notice of the assault on the popular TV host, ordered the police to take action against the accused.
The provincial chief executive has also requested a detailed report from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and directed that Ayesha be provided with the best possible medical care and security.
“Women are my red line; violence against domestic or working women will not be tolerated,” Maryam asserted.
According to a report by the Asia and the Pacific Policy Society, around 27% of women in Pakistan experience violence at some point in their lives, and only about half feel safe in their communities.
Violence against women takes many forms, including rape, murder, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and forced marriages.
Women are not always safe in their homes, in public, or at their workplaces. It is feared that only a fraction of cases get reported.
