The rising incidence of sexual violence in Pakistan is symptomatic of a society where impunity and institutional negligence continue to endanger women and children. That the perpetrators are sometimes individuals entrusted with the protection and education of young people makes the situation even more disturbing. The alleged rape of a 17-year-old student by the principal of a private college in Bahawalpur district illustrates the dangers of unchecked authority within educational institutions. The victim's father reportedly faced resistance........

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