Forms of child abuse come in variet­y, but physic­al and sexual abuse are among the most common­The NGO Sahil has released a report titled Cruel Numbers 2018, shedding light on incidents of child abuse in Pakistan. Even more appalling is that the number of child sexual abuse cases rose by 33% in 2018. Forms of child abuse come in variety, but physical and sexual abuse are among the most common. Following the Zainab Ansari sexual abuse case, polices were brought into focus. Although the convict was dealt the harshest punishment by way of execution, child abuse cases have seen a rise.

Source: The Express Tribune April 07, 2019 04:07 UTC