Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rise in rape, says 'pardah' keeps 'temptation in check' Updated Apr 07, 2021 | 19:40 IST Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said the whole concept of pardah (or covering up, or modesty) in Islam has a purpose to it which is to "keep temptation in check". Pakistan PM Imran Khan  |  Photo Credit: IANS Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed "fahashi" (vulgarity) for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country. As he took calls from the people on Sunday, Khan -- when asked by a caller what the government plans to do in the light of rising incidents of rape and sexual violence, especially against children -- said that there are some fights that governments and legislation alone cannot win and that the society must join in the fight. He said it was important for societies to protect themselves against "fahashi" (vulgarity), reported Geo News.