Gender-based violence in Pakistan: Female influencers targeted
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- In Pakistan, female influencers face severe repercussions for their online presence, with recent incidents highlighting the extreme violence against them. A 16-year-old girl was shot by her father for refusing to delete her TikTok account, and another influencer, Sana Yousaf, was murdered after rejecting a man's advances. These cases underscore the dangers women encounter in a society that often stigmatizes their visibility on social media.
- The targeting of female influencers in Pakistan reflects broader societal issues regarding gender-based violence and the control exerted over women's autonomy. The tragic deaths of these young women serve as a grim reminder of the risks associated with challenging traditional norms in a conservative environment.
- This situation is part of a larger pattern of violence and instability in the region, as evidenced by recent reports of airstrikes by Pakistani forces in Afghanistan that resulted in civilian casualties. Such incidents highlight the ongoing conflicts that exacerbate gender-based violence and the precarious position of women in both Pakistan and neighboring countries.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System





