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Pakistan: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Pakistan.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 29 June 2021
• Last updated: 25 May 2026 — See all updates

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Pakistan: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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This information is to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:

• seek medical advice and attention
• report to local police
• engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK.

Published 29 June 2021

Last updated 25 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 25 May 2026

   Added information on filing police reports at Anti‑Rape Crisis Cells (ARCCs) in public hospitals, including where they are currently available and the types of support they provide.

2. 15 July 2024

   Information on Anti-Rape Crisis Cells has been added.

3. 31 March 2023

   updated document

4. 29 June 2021

   First published.