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One of the most common forms of violence against women is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), not just in Pakistan but around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), intimate partner violence includes acts of physical aggression, psychological abuse, and various controlling behaviors. The term ‘domestic violence’ is sometimes used in many countries to refer to IPV, but the term can also encompass child or elder abuse, or abuse by any member of a household. According to the offi