Imran Khan condemned after saying veil can protect women from sex attacks

Prime Minister Imran Khan has been criticised (B.K. Bangash/AP)

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been criticised after he said that wearing the traditional Islamic head covering will protect women from sexual assault and not lead men into temptation.

Mr Khan made the comments on Sunday in a live tele-chat dubbed “Prime Minister On Call With You” streamed by state-owned Pakistan Television in which he answers questions from the public.