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Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Acid Attack in Pakistan

By Acidhelp Team | Jun 30, 2026

A plain-language guide to survivors' legal rights and protections in Pakistan — criminal penalties, the 2026 Supreme Court ruling, Punjab's new Acid Control Act, compensation, evidence preservation, and where to find help.

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Policy

The Acid Attack Problem - Culture or Cheap Acid?

Why do acid attacks cluster in Pakistan's cotton belt? A comparative look at what worked in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, and India — and what it means for Pakistan's new laws in Islamabad and Punjab.

By Izza Waheed | Jul 23, 2026

First Aid

Acid Attack First Aid: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A step-by-step first-aid guide for the first 24 hours after an acid attack — immediate water irrigation, how bystanders can help safely, choosing a hospital with a burns unit, preserving evidence, and the common home remedies to avoid.

By Acidhelp Team | Jul 24, 2026