Tag: Unsafe streets

I never felt safe in public places,” says Azra, voicing the concern of countless women in Pakistan. Harassment in public spaces has surged in recent years, with disturbing incidents underscoring the risks women face daily. On Pakistan’s Independence Day 2021, shocking events highlighted this issue in Lahore, when a famous female TikToker was assaulted by hundreds of men at a popular tourist site; while in Islamabad, a woman accompanying her husband faced harassment by hundreds of men at Faisal Mosque. Such incidents have ignited debate on public safety and social attitudes towards women.