Sexual Abuse And Killing Of Minors On The Rise In Kasur

Sexual Abuse And Killing Of Minors On The Rise In Kasur

Adil Ali   25 July

There have been an alarming raise in the number of cases of sexual abuse and murders of minors in the city of Kasur lately.

According to media reports, cases of rape and murder have seen a rise in Kasur and over the last six months, at least 10 children were sexually abused and murdered in the city.

Residents of Kasur organised a rally to protest the failure of concerned authorities to crack down on criminals involved in raping and then murdering minor girls.

Most of these unfortunate incidents took place in the areas of Ali Park, Gulberg Colony, Perowala Road,

The rally started from Railway Station Chowk and stopped at Adda Lilyani where the participants raised their voice against the heinous crimes.

Although police claimed of making some arrests in the cases, the protesters said they wanted to be informed who the accused were. The protesters chanted slogans against the police and demanded they be heard.

The Senate on Friday passed a bill which for the first time makes sexual assault against minors, child pornography and trafficking a punishable act.

The Senate passed a bill in 2016, making sexual assault against minors, child pornography and trafficking a punishable act, but the incidents continue to take place unabashedly.

A child sexual abuse scandal in Husain Khanwala village of Kasur continues to haunt the locals, with this latest wave of yet other such incidents adding to the pain of the sufferers.

Around two years ago, local gangs abused and filmed hundreds of children in the village. They were said to be an organised gang of criminals who would also sell the videos later.

CM Punjab takes notice

Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the new report and ordered provision of relief to the victims. The chief minister has also sought a report from DPO Sheikhupura and DPO Kasur.

Meanwhile, DPO Kasur has claimed that most of those involved in the heinous crime of rape and murder are in custody and many have been killed in encounters.

Courtesy: Geo / 92 News

Child molestation is not a joke: Hadiqa Kiani on Yasir Hussain's slip of tongue

Child molestation is not a joke: Hadiqa Kiani on Yasir Hussain's slip of tongue

Adil Ali   02 May

The tasteless joke made by the show’s host Yasir Hussain on the 5th Hum Awards when Ahsan Khan won the award for his role in critically acclaimed serial Udaari, left many furious.

While Jibran Nasir slammed the Lahore Se Aagay actor’s crass humour on Twitter, Hadiqa Kiani also gave her two cents on the matter.

The Dupatta singer, who was present at the award ceremony, took to Twitter to expressed her feeling about the very delicate issue Udaari showcased and how Yasir’s joke ruined it all.

She wrote, “I guess I was lucky enough to have left the award show before this disgusting joke was cracked. This is exactly what’s wrong with out society, people think it’s okay to stoop so low and speak in such a foul manner. I’m not putting the blame exclusively on Mr Yasir Hussain, but on everyone in the room who sat in that room and laughed along… you all deserved to be questioned.”

“Staying silent in the face of rape culture is bad enough…but to laugh along and encourage it? Despicable. God, when especially honouring Ahsan and the whole Udaari team for shedding light on such an issue…all of it was just tainted by that joke. So, in case you need to be reminded, child molestation is not a joke, it is a serious crime that violates BASIC human rights. Disgusted,” she further added.

Here’s the original post:

#HumAwards2017 #YasirHussain #RapeCulture #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/f26IxbABrk

— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) May 1, 2017

Muniba Mazari, too condemned the crude joke and posted:

Speechless!!! pic.twitter.com/azDGTYC91m

— MunibaMazariOfficial (@muniba_mazari) April 30, 2017

Sahil honoured for child rights efforts

Sahil honoured for child rights efforts

Adil Ali   11 December

Sahil, a child rights organisation, received the prestigious award in connection with International Human Rights Day at Aiwan Sadar Islamabad. President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain awarded this award to Sahil on recognition of astonishing effort for child rights in Pakistan. On this award ceremony Mamnoon Hussain distributed Awards among the people and organizations for their outstanding contribution and services in protection of human rights.

Sahil is an organization that is working to develop a protective environment for children free from all forms of violence especially child sexual abuse. Sahil was established in 1996 as an NGO, to ensure the protection of children. As stated in Article 34 of Child Rights Convention (CRC) "State parties undertake to protect the child from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse".

National Program Manager Sahil, Umer Kiani received this award from President Mamnoon Hussain. After receiving award Executive Director Sahil Manizeh Bano stated that we feel proud to receive this prestigious award and we are thankful to our staff, volunteers and all well-wishers and supporters across the country. She added that indeed it’s a proud moment, we are on the way to provide a safe secure and protected environment for our children. She was thankful to President of Pakistan, ministry of Human Rights, National Commission on Human Rights for their trust recognition of the services of Sahil.