Female doctors in Pakistan frequently encounter sexual harassment, violence, and abuse from male colleagues, patients, and their families. Many hesitate to report these incidents due to fears of job loss, reputational damage, or disbelief, rendering this issue largely concealed. Instances include covert filming and blackmail, such as a case where a doctor was secretly recorded by a male colleague. Victims often refrain from formal complaints to avoid repercussions, leading to limited interventions like covering spying holes without prosecuting offenders.
Compiled from: Farhat Javed, "Why Pakistan's female doctors don't feel safe," BBC News, Sept. 4, 2024.