India, Sept. 1 -- Islamabad [Pakistan] September 1 (ANI) The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has raised serious concerns over the growing incidence of violence against women and girls in Pakistan, including rape, murder, harassment, abuse and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV), as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, NCSW Chairperson Noureen Bano Lehri chaired a high-level meeting with senior police officials from across the country to assess the worsening security situation facing women and girls and review the authorities' response to reported cases. Lehri expressed deep concern over several high-profile cases and directed police authorities to ensure that investigations into viol...