LAHORE: (Wednesday, October 21, 2026): Punjab University Department of Gender Studies has organized a seminar titled “Gender-Based Violence: Laws, Challenges and Remedies”. On this occasion, Dean Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Rubeena Zakar, Deputy District Public Prosecutor, Lahore Saqib ul Hassan, Convener External Linkages Committee Dr. Ambreen Salahuddin, faculty members and students were present. In her address, Prof. Dr. Rubeena Zakar highlighted the multifaceted challenges associated with gender-based violence, emphasizing its implications for health and well-being. She also discussed the relationship between violence and health, underscoring the importance of understanding gender-based violence as an issue that extends beyond legal concerns to encompass broader social and public health dimensions. The guest speaker, Saqib ul Hassan, delivered a detailed presentation on the legal framework addressing gender-based violence in Pakistan. He shed light on relevant laws, the challenges encountered in their implementation, and the legal remedies available to survivors. Drawing upon case studies and practical examples, he illustrated the complexities involved in addressing gender-based violence and highlighted the importance of effective legal responses and the implementation of existing legislation.