Wouldn't Say "Such A Stupid Thing": Imran Khan Backtracks On His Rape Remarks

"No matter how provocative the woman is or whatever she wears, the person who commits rape is fully responsible. Never is the victim responsible," said Imran Khan in an interview with PBS News Hour.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has backtracked on his rape remarks stating that he would "never say such a stupid thing" where a victim is held responsible for the crime committed against them. "Anyone who commits rape, solely and solely that person is responsible. So let's be clear about that. No matter how provocative the woman is or whatever she wears, the person who commits rape is fully responsible. Never is the victim responsible," said Pakistan PM in an interview with PBS News Hour. Last month, the Pakistan Prime Minister's comments on sexual violence drew severe backlash after he suggested that avoiding "temptation in society" is the way to prevent sexual violence against women. He made the comments around two months after a similar controversy. In an interview with US-based media house PBS, Khan explained his comments were taken out of context. "They were simply talking about Pakistan society where we are having a sharp rise in sex crimes," he said.