The artist fraternity in Pakistan came to the fore to protest against the brutal rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur. Famous Pakistani actress and model Mahira Khan, who is also a mother, was present along with other actors at the Karachi Press Club to speak against the issue of child abuse.
"We have to convey to the abusers that they aren't powerful, but we are," said the renowned actress.
While speaking to Geo News, Mahira announced to give free talks on the subject of child abuse.
Mahira was of the opinion that apart from catching the criminal, there should be a solution for getting justice in all the other cases.
"We have to get a long-term solution to this problem, we need to speak up and stop associating this matter with shame," said the actress.
The actress said that films, books and pieces of art highlighting child abuse will be crucial in inducing change in the attitude of people, helping the society fight the issue of child abuse.
Earlier, famous singer and social activist Shehzad Roy in a press conference demanded that the culprits behind the rape and murder of seven-year-old Zainab should be given strictest punishment.
Roy, who presented Geo News' programme 'Chal Parha' depicting state of the government schools in Pakistan, called the incident in Kasur as heart-wrenching.
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