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Pakistani censors have banned the TV drama "Hadsa" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image by showcasing it as unsafe for women.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Critics believe "Hadsa" could rekindle the victim's trauma and damage the nation's image.
  2. The show highlights Pakistan's pervasive sexual violence issues.
  3. The 2020 Lahore rape case incited nationwide protests against victim-blaming.
  4. The incident spurred significant legal reforms in Pakistan.

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