honourkilling

Saman had refused marrying her cousin in Pakistan

Italian justice minister terms it ‘step forward’ to allow justice to run its full course

As many as 108 women were killed in the name of Karo-Kari in Sindh during 2019 — Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

Rabia Bibi’s husband fears her family might kill her for marrying without their approval

Rehman and Shazia Bibi eloped nine months ago and solemnised their marriage in court

Premiere of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's documentary on honour killings to be held at the PM's Office on February 22

Police said that her in-laws had accused her of having an extramarital affair with someone

Thousands of rape cases go unreported in rural areas particularly of those in south Punjab

Farzana Parveen was stoned to death by members of her family outside LHC in May.

Farzana Iqbal was stoned to death in an apparent 'honour killing' by her father, brother and cousin

Accused say they have no regrets as they killed them in name of honour

Meanwhile, school teacher injured by gunman in DI Khan

Farzana was allegedly stoned to death after she married of her own will.

Her father filed a complaint against his brothers but later retracted his statement.

Man slit throats of teenage daughter, her husband little over week after couple had married for love, say police.

Sania Bibi was gunned down after her brother-in-law allegedly saw her with a man in an ‘objectionable state’.

Muzammil shot dead his sister Amina Bibi and relative Hashim Khan after he saw them in “objectionable condition”.

A woman killed by her brother-in-law. Her husband was also killed when he tried to save her.

Petitioner says her sister wanted to reunite with the family.

CJP has taken suo motu notice of the alleged honour killing outside the LHC premises.

18-year-old woman miraculously pulled out alive from canal after family members shot her twice, threw her into water.

Conference on interfaith harmony requests Hindu, Sikh leaders to resolve their disputes.

‘Religious and educational institutes share the blame’.

Solutions abound. The problem is where to start. Because in a land like this, even honour can mean an enduring shame.

Pakistani men are possibly one of the most violent in the world today – towards their womenfolk.

Farzana’s case represents all that is wrong with us: from misuse of a faith-based legal system, to embedded...

Relatives say motives behind Chilas triple murder more complicated than they appear.

These men should be caught, and if found guilty put on trial, be severely punished, indeed be made an example out of.

Murder case filed on complaint of Bibi’s brother Muhammad Asif.

Former Christians Bilal and Kalsoom tied the knot two months ago.

Khan was ordered to do so by the local Talibans, says political administration official.

Cousin shoots 21-year-old girl for 'being the cause of insult for his family'.

The statistics highlight the growing scale of violence suffered by many women in Pakistan.

On suspicion of having an illicit affair, father shoots daughter dead with son's help.

Aamir and Mubasher admit to killing their two sisters and a man ‘for bringing bad name to the family’.

On the run from the axe or bullet, young people beseech courts for protection against ‘karo kari’ killings.

The study shows many cases highlighted in the media were not reported with police or classified as honour killing.

People at the ‘karan jo qabrus­tan’ are buried withou­t last rites and men guard the graves so nobody can visit...

Highest number of cases filed in Sindh, followed by Punjab, while two each were reported in KP and Balochistan.

Combination of legal reforms, effective exercise of authority is needed to help curb violence against women.

The court cancelled a stay order for halting the inquiry and medical exam.

The report states that 675 women were killed in the name of ‘honour’ between January and September 2011.

Study finds that the victim too is often partly blamed to soften stance on the murderer.

At least 675 Pakistani women and girls were murdered during the first nine months of the year.

No party has lodged an FIR so far as it is not permitted in tribal culture, which “demands an eye for an eye”.

The discussion was organised at Quaid-i-Azam University by ActionAid Pakistan and Ideas for Life Trust.

Sadia was shot at the age of 20 for refusing arranged marriage.

The accused managed to escape from the scene after committing the crime.

Brother of victim also confesses to attempted murder of other sister.

A Pakistani family of four went on trial for the "honour killing" of their 20-year-old child and sister.