Islamabad, Aug. 10 -- Pakistan recorded an increase in violence during the first half of 2026, with 3,172 new cases reported between January and June, according to a recent report cited by Samaa TV.

Despite courts continuing to convict offenders, the figures indicate that violence remains a persistent problem across the country, with a substantial share of the cases involving gender-based violence.

According to the report, courts dealt with 3,172 new cases of violence during the first six months of 2026. These included 644 murder cases and 462 kidnapping cases, reflecting the scale and variety of violent incidents reported during the period.

A considerable portion of the cases involved gender-based violence, prompting concerns about th...