Lahore, Nov. 21 -- A new biannual assessment by the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) paints a menacing picture of gender-based violence in Punjab, revealing that at least 85 women suffer violence every single day, including an average of nine who are sexually assaulted.

The data, obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) law from the Punjab Police, highlights the persistent and widespread nature of abuse across the province, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the Violence Against Women Punjab 2025 factsheet breaks down major categories such as sexual assault, kidnapping, domestic violence, honour crimes, trafficking, cyber harassment and workplace sexual harassment.

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