“Being a Woman in Pakistan Feels Like Living in Hell,” Says Local Girl as Viral Video Exposes Everyday Harassment

A video from Pakistan is going viral on social media, showing the disturbing reality of what women face on the streets every day. The footage, shared by a young Pakistani woman, reveals how even a simple walk outside can turn into a horrifying experience because of how men look and behave towards women.

👀 Viral Video Shows Everyday Harassment in Public

In the now-viral video, a 22-year-old woman from Lahore can be seen walking on a busy street without wearing a burqa or hijab. Her outfit — a regular jeans and top — was modest and ordinary. However, what followed left viewers shocked.

Men of all ages could be seen staring, whispering, and behaving inappropriately as she walked by. The young woman said the experience made her feel violated and unsafe, even though she did nothing wrong. Shockingly, several elderly men were also seen staring at her in a disrespectful way.

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📹 A Social Experiment to Reveal the Truth

The woman later revealed that the video was part of a social experiment to expose the reality of how women are treated in public spaces in Pakistan. Her male friend filmed the entire walk from behind to capture people’s reactions.

She explained that the purpose was to show that harassment doesn’t depend on how a woman dresses — it stems from deep-rooted social attitudes. “I wore something every girl wears casually. Still, I felt unsafe every second,” she said.

🚨 The Reality of Being a Woman in Pakistan

According to local human rights reports, nearly 70% of women in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad have faced street harassment or stalking at least once. Even women wearing burqas are not fully safe.

In one shocking 2024 incident in Karachi’s Pak Colony area, a woman wearing a burqa was harassed in public, and the CCTV footage went viral — sparking widespread outrage.

Experts say these incidents highlight a deeply patriarchal mindset, where controlling women’s movement and behavior is still seen as a matter of “honor.”

🌐 Online Harassment Adds to the Fear

The situation isn’t limited to streets alone. A report by the Women’s Freedom Project (WFP) revealed that 40% of Pakistani women face online harassment, often receiving threats or inappropriate messages. This constant fear has made many women avoid public spaces altogether.

💬 Global Outrage and Support

After the video surfaced, thousands of people across the world expressed solidarity with Pakistani women. Many users praised the girl’s courage for exposing the harsh reality that most women silently endure every day.

Social activists are now urging authorities to strengthen anti-harassment laws and launch awareness campaigns to change public attitudes toward women.

✊ A Step Toward Change

The young woman who shared the video said she hoped her experiment would spark discussion and change. “If my video makes even one person realize that staring or judging a woman is wrong, then it’s worth it,” she said.

The video stands as a powerful reminder that women deserve to walk freely and safely anywhere in the world — without fear, judgment, or harassment.