Multan (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 March 2026) Women’s Protection Centre Multan It has dealt with 206 cases related to violence and conflicts against women over the past eight months, reflecting the scale of the case and increased confidence of victims in institutional support mechanisms.
Speaking to APP on Friday, Samara Shirin, director of the Women’s Protection Center, said the cases were reported between July 2025 and February 2026 and included domestic violence, harassment, property disputes and other family-related disputes.
She said the facility functions as a comprehensive support center where women facing difficult circumstances are provided with legal guidance, psychological counseling and social assistance to help them overcome their problems.
She explained that the center initially seeks to resolve disputes through reconciliation and mutual understanding between the parties so that families can avoid separation and settle disputes peacefully.
However, when an amicable settlement could not be reached, the cases were referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.
Samara Shirin said that the center provides multiple services, including police facilitation, legal consultations, psychological consultations, and assistance in alimony claims, dowry recovery, and divorce cases.
Women in need of temporary housing were also referred to shelters through the referral support system.
She added that professional counselors and experts guide affected women to help them overcome emotional stress and rebuild their lives with confidence.
She stressed that violence against women remains a serious social challenge and its solution requires joint efforts from government institutions and society as a whole.
He added, “Creating awareness about women’s rights is essential so that victims can seek help and protection in a timely manner.”
Samara further said that the Women’s Protection Center in Multan is committed to providing a safe environment and ensuring women have access to justice so that they can live a dignified and safe life.
She also noted that in July 2025, the facility was renamed from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women’s Crisis Center to Women’s Protection Center and now operates under the supervision of the Women’s Protection Authority.
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