Pakistani activists have reacted with outrage to recent comments on rape victims by President Pervez Musharraf.
He said that rape was a "money-making concern" and many argued it was a way to get money and a visa to emigrate.
Pakistan's most-high profile rape victim, Mukhtar Mai, told the BBC no woman could subject herself to "such a horrendous experience" to make money.
Women's groups and activists protested in Karachi on Friday, shouting: "Down with chauvinism".
The president made his comments in an interview with the Washington Post on 13 September, incensing campaigners and others at home.
"You must understand the environment in Pakistan. This has become a money-making concern," he said.
"A lot of people say if you want to go abroad and get a visa for Canada or citizenship and be a millionaire, get yourself raped."
In Karachi on Friday, 19 rights and advocacy groups vented their anger at the remarks, holding banners such as: "Who wants to be a millionaire - just get raped!"
Activist Fauzia Burney said: "General Musharraf's remarks are so shocking because they are so removed from reality."
The Women's Action Forum described the president's comments as "outrageous".
Source : BBC .