The decision was made during a federal cabinet meeting where the law ministry presented a draft of the anti-rape ordinance, Geo TV reported. The report said the draft includes increasing women's role in policing, fast-tracking rape cases and witness protection. He said the rape survivors will be able to register complaints without fear, adding that the government will protect their identity. The federal cabinet has, in principle, approved strict severe punishment for rape convicts. Taking to Twitter, the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf senator Faisal Javed Khan said the law will soon be presented in parliament.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 25, 2020 12:56 UTC