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‘74 % minority women in pak faced abuse’

Almost three-quarters of women from Pakistan's minority communities have faced sexual harassment while 43% complained of religious discrimination at workplaces, educational institutions and neighbourhoods, according to a new report.

Updated on: Mar 15, 2012, 23:55:16 IST
PTI | By , Lahore
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Almost three-quarters of women from Pakistan's minority communities have faced sexual harassment while 43% complained of religious discrimination at workplaces, educational institutions and neighbourhoods, according to a new report. The report by the National Commission for Justice and Peace, states 74% of the women faced sexual harassment. The report came following a survey in 26 districts of Punjab and Sindh.

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