Pakistan, March 10 -- Ajoka Theatre marked International Women's Day with two powerful performances at Alhamra Hall 2, shedding light on critical issues affecting women in Pakistan.

The plays, "Sharam Di Gal" (A Matter of Shame) and "Lappar" (The Slap), tackled subjects of sexual violence, gender bias and the societal stigmas faced by women, offering a poignant commentary on the need for societal and legal change.

"Sharam Di Gal", written by Shahid Nadeem and directed by Nirvaan Nadeem, tells the harrowing story of rape victims who face further humiliation at the hands of institutions like the police, hospitals and the judiciary. The play raises the critical question: what is truly a matter of shame-the victim of rape or the lack of sup...