Brussels, June 30 -- : Pakistan's failure to not only respect international obligations but also its incompetence to protect its women and girls is equivalent to the fact that the country should face global sanctions, a European Parliamentarian said in a report.

Given this systemic problem and the failure of Pakistan to protect its women citizens, Gianna Gancia, a member of the European Parliament, in a report published in EU Chronicle has urged women in decision making positions worldwide to demand that Pakistan make and implement policies to protect its women and girls form abuse, trafficking and violence.

"I call on all women in positions of responsibility in the decision-making processes, at national government levels and at European ...