Honor killing is an act of violence especially the murder of a female gender by the male individuals of a family. It is very clear that not only Baloch but other societies are facing the problem of honor killing as well. It is very common all over the World.

            The reports published by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan show that, between 2004 and 2016, 15,222 honor killings – 1,170 every year; 22 per week – were recorded. More recent statistics show that the problem persists. In 2021, 128 women were killed in Sindh province, in the name of honor.

            Subsequently, the government recently passed a bill against honor killing but making law has not been yet implemented in parts of the country. Lastly, it is requested to the Government take strong action against honor killing.

 

By: Mahnaz Guhram

Meeri

MRTA