Rights activists demand PM apology over ‘rape’ statement Top Story April 9, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Rights activists and civil society representatives gathered outside the National Press Club to protest against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement blaming “vulgarity” in society for rape and sexual violence. The protestors criticised the prime minister for what they called “victim blaming” and called for an apology for the comment he made during a question and answer session with public when he was asked for suggesting solution to rising child abuse cases in the country. The protestors were holding placards and banners inscribed with their demand for an apology and said that such statement would encourage rapists.