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NA Nods Domestic Violence Protection Bill 2025 for ICT, Aligning With CEDAW Obligations

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November 14, 2025

ISLAMABAD – In a major legislative step toward strengthening protections against abuse, the National Assembly on Thursday passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2025, creating a comprehensive legal framework for…