PM Imran Khan clarifies previous comments on Rape
“Never would I say such a stupid thing” says Imran Khan after being questioned whether he believes victim is partially responsible for rape
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - On 28th July 2021, Prime minister Imran Khan went live in an interview hosted by Judy Woodruff at PBS news hour. The interview went on for about 15 minutes. Judy at the 11th minute mark asked the PM whether he believes that victims are partially responsible for rape.
Imran Khan answering this question said, “Anyone who commits rape is solely responsible for it”. Adding to his statement the PM said, “No matter how much a woman is provocative. The person who commits rape is responsible and never is the victim responsible”.
The question by Judy allowed Imran Khan to address the misconceptions people had regarding his previ...