And then there's male violence against women in Australia - as the poem below recounts:

Abuse
by “Adri” February 2008, at
https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/domestic-violence

"He pulls my hair.
He slaps my face.
He kicks me on the floor.

I love him so much,
So I don't have the strength
To walk right out the door.

There's blood on my face.
Everything hurts,
And all I can do is cry.

I made him mad,
So this is what he does.
I wish I knew his reason why

My heart won't let me leave him,
And it hurts too much to try.

I wonder if this is how my life will be
From now until I die.

He says he's sorry.
He takes me in his arms.
He even starts to cry.

I tell him I forgive him
And that everything is fine.

For now at least because I know
It will happen again in time."

Pakistan? Democracy!? What are you smoking!?

They're too busy promoting and financing terrorism and the Taliban to even come close, let alone, liberate women!

Nobody alive today will live to see genuine democracy in either Pakistan or near neighbour Afghanistan! NOBODY!
Alan B.

The level of Women's Rights in Pakistan looks complex. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Pakistan

"The status of women in Pakistan is one of systemic gender subordination even though it varies considerably across classes, regions, and the rural/urban divide due to uneven socioeconomic development and the impact of tribal, feudal, and capitalist social formations on women's lives.

Many religious groups in Pakistan, who have had more political power since the Zia-ul-Haq regime in the 1980s, advocate subordination of women in Pakistan. Even rape victims have not been allowed to use DNA evidence to prove their cases.

All Pakistan Ulema Council recently issued fatwas denouncing "honour killings"

"Pakistani women were granted the suffrage [vote] in 1947, and they were reaffirmed the right to vote in national elections in 1956 under the interim Constitution."

"[Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto} During her election campaigns, voiced concerns over social issues of women, health and discrimination against women. She also announced plans to set up women's police stations, courts and women's development banks. She also promised to repeal controversial Hudood laws that curtailed the rights of women However, during her two incomplete terms in office (1988–90 and 1993–96), Benazir Bhutto did not propose any legislation to improve welfare services for women."