Pakistanis who gang-raped French tourist in front of her three children after her car ran out of fuel will be executed, court rules

In a landmark ruling, Pakistani courts have sentenced Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali to death for the heinous crime of gang-raping a French tourist in front of her three young children in 2021. The brutal attack, which also involved kidnapping and robbery, took place after the victim's car ran out of fuel on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway. This decision underscores a significant legal and moral stance against such egregious violations, highlighting the country's commitment to justice and the protection of its citizens and visitors. The ruling carries broader implications for human rights and the fight against sexual violence in Pakistan.