The first is Quetta, where mostly teenage girls become victims of cyber violence, as students from various parts of Balochistan flock to Quetta for their MDCAT examination.

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Controlling behavior, constant criticism, and isolation are red flags. By being aware of these signs, we can intervene and offer help to those in need. The effects of abuse are far-reaching, causing both physical and emotional harm. Understanding the gravity of these consequences is essential, and providing support to survivors is crucial.
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According to the Digital Rights Foundation report in 2018, a survey of 1000 Pakistani women related to cyberbullying against females in Pakistan found that 72% of them had experienced some form of online harassment or abuse, such as stalking, unwanted messages, or threats.
Social media has destroyed many children’s lives. Nowadays, many children are involved in cybercrimes, with a concerning number of women and girls becoming victims. Almost in every part of Pakistan, women are victims of cyber violence. Violence against women, including in an online environment, can take many forms – cyber harassment, revenge porn, threats of rape, and can even escalate to sexual assault or murder.
As I say that in every part of the country, women are victims of cyber violence; among these parts of Pakistan, Balochistan is one where mostly teenage girls are being abused by cyber criminals. Also, in Balochistan, girl students commit suicide because of cyber violence. Many families will not allow girls to go out for studies due to such cyber violence.
Now, in this modern era, everyone has smartphones and is using social media. Before four or three months ago, an 18-year-old girl, Granaz, living in Turbat, who went to Quetta to prepare for the MDCAT examination, tried unsuccessfully to commit suicide after falling in love with a boy and a famous TikToker.
When she was asked by her parents, it was found that the girl was once pregnant, and the boy blocked her during the pregnancy. So, the girl was fully depressed and tried to kill herself. Even after asking several times, the girl gave the same answer that if she takes his name, he will leak her nude pictures, which are with him. The girl says that she called the boy her brother from the beginning, but the boy forced her. In Turbat, many such cases happened, some still not addressed, but many are apparent.
A year ago in Turbat, a girl committed suicide and lost her life due to cyber violence. As we know, in our society, how people treat girls in such situations. When her picture has been leaked, then because of societal pressure, she committed suicide.
The increasing reach of the internet, the rapid spread of mobile information, and the widespread use of social media have led to the emergence of cyber violence against women and girls. Cyber violence against women and girls is a growing global problem with potentially significant economic and societal consequences.
One of my friends has also been a victim of cyber violence. I will not mention her name because we know our society and how it is. But I will mention the name by whom she became a victim of this violence. She said that she was in the 9th class in school, then one of her classmates, a boy named Anas, blackmailed her. She said that he said to me, “I have your pictures; if you will not do what I say, then I will leak your pictures on social media.” My friend said that she was not the only girl who has been blackmailed by him; he blackmailed many girls like her.
Not only this boy Anas Nazeer, but there is also a gang in Turbat. I will mention some names who are part of this gang: Anas Nazeer, Humza Nazeer, Haseeb Beznjo, Nazeeb Dashti, Ayaz Beznjo, and many other boys are involved in this gang. When girls and women come out from their homes, these boys take pictures and make videos of them. Like my friend, many other girls have faced this situation due to this gang.
There was a girl, Haleema, a college student; she has also been a victim of this violence due to these boys. They make girls fools, hacking their phones and taking their personal data to blackmail them. Because of this gang, many girls have committed suicide; some survive like Granaz and Haleema, but many girls lost their lives. Still, no one is taking any legal action against this gang because these boys are from influential families, and in this country, those with political connections face no consequences even if they do something illegal or wrong.
This is not the only gang in Turbat that takes pictures and makes videos of girls and women after blackmailing them and destroying their lives. In Turbat, there are many other such gangs of boys, mostly school students. Like these girls, in each part of Balochistan, students and teacher girls are victims of cyber violence.
Under the Istanbul Convention, perpetrators should be duly protected and sanctioned. To make this happen in the field of cyber violence against women, this specific form of violence should be covered by criminal law and should not remain unpunished.
To prevent women abuse, we can take several steps. First, education and awareness are key.
By teaching about women’s rights, gender equality, and healthy relationships, we can help create a culture of respect and understanding. Second, it’s important to challenge gender stereotypes and promote equality in all aspects of life. Third, supporting survivors and providing safe spaces for them to speak out is crucial.
Lastly, advocating for stronger laws and policies that protect women and holding perpetrators accountable can make a significant difference. Together, we can work towards a world free from women abuse.