A foreign woman residing in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has filed a first information report (FIR) against a suspect after allegedly being raped.The incident occurred on July 17, 2026, when the victim, a medical assistant from the United States, was taken home by an unknown man around 4am.She claimed she woke up to find herself being raped, resisted, and managed to push the attacker away before he fled on a motorcycle.The FIR was registered under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with rape punishments.Police have arrested the suspect and are conducting further investigations.The victim also reported that the perpetrator returned later to retrieve his phone, leading to another confrontation where he fled again.Medical examination confirmed her injuries, and she is receiving support from family members.This case highlights ongoing challenges in addressing sexual violence in Pakistan, with a low conviction rate for rape cases in Sindh province.
Original title: Police register FIR after foreign woman residing in Karachi's DHA alleges sexual assault
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