Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming Condemns Violence Against Women; Calls for Case-tracking Dashboard
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Sep, 2026) The Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, chaired by Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr. Nafisa Shah, strongly condemned all forms of violence against women and girls, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families.
In its 27th meeting, held at Parliament House on Friday, the committee called upon federal and provincial authorities to ensure:
- Swift, impartial, and transparent investigations.
- Timely prosecutions in accordance with due process.
- Action against officials responsible for negligence, delay, interference, or failure to protect victims or preserve evidence.
The committee reiterated the need for special mechanisms to track cases from initial complaint through final disposal, emphasizing that monitoring is crucial beyond just registration and inquiry.
Chairperson [Dr. Nafisa Shah] stressed the importance of a criminal justice response focused on convictions, backed by credible investigations, proper evidence collection, and timely prosecution. A Serious Case Cell within the Islamabad Police was recommended to monitor grave cases and ensure institutional follow-up throughout the legal process.
Furthermore, the committee directed the Secretary, Ministry of Human Rights, to collaborate with Inspector Generals of police in all provinces and relevant authorities in the federal capital to develop a central dashboard for tracking these cases. The dashboard should record progress at every stage, from registration to final disposal.
The committee also decided to obtain reports on conviction rates in violence against women cases, aiming to identify gaps, assess system performance, and support regular parliamentary monitoring.
Subsequently, the committee was updated by the Ministry of Human Rights on progress towards a national policy on the care economy, initiated at the committee's recommendation. The briefing outlined proposed roles and responsibilities for federal and provincial institutions and development of a coherent national framework covering childcare, eldercare, disability care, community-based care, and unpaid care work.
The committee welcomed the progress made, emphasizing that the proposed policy should be comprehensive and effective in addressing the needs of caregivers and ensuring their rights.