Is Punjab really protecting women? Hina Butt on reforms, challenges and reality

In this exclusive interview, we bring you a no-holds-barred conversation with Hina Pervaiz Butt, Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) and a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, to examine the real impact of her mandate and how the authority is working to protect women across the province.

She explains the initiatives being taken under the Punjab Women Protection Authority Act 2017, including the establishment of emergency shelters, Women Protection Centers, district-level committees, a 24/7 helpline (1737), and systems for rescue operations, legal assistance, counselling and medical support for survivors of violence.

But the discussion goes beyond official claims. We asked Hina Butt tough questions, including why she often takes a camera crew along when visiting victims. Does this create transparency and awareness, or does it compromise privacy and risk sensationalizing sensitive cases? We sought clear answers, accountability and an honest understanding of how such decisions affect the most vulnerable.

This video looks closely at the gap between public image and private trauma, the promise of institutional reform and the on-ground reality faced by survivors. It’s a conversation about power, responsibility and the urgent need for real protection. Watch now to get the full picture.