Domestic violence and dissolution of marriage in Pakistan: Males who come from homes where wife-abuse has taken place are far more likely to repeat the pattern of violence with their wives, thereby perpetuating the vicious circle of violence. Its implications for women are far more serious since they face the threat daily within the very place which is supposed to be a sanctuary for themRecommendations.1. Specific legislation on domestic Violence by husband or in-laws should be enacted after further deliberations after dissolution of marriage in Pakistan , clearly spelling out cruelty as a criminal offense. Such a definition should include mental cruelty, continuing harassment, threats, and simple injuries, as well as the more serious forms of violence2. Immediate and clear directives should be issued to the police hat all cases of domestic violence must be registered and prosecuted. There should be a monitoring body to check on effective implementation of this directive, as well a...