At least five women, among eight, have lost their lives to Karo Kari (honour killing) within a 36-hour period across four Sindh districts.
Pakistan witnesses hundreds of such killings annually, with victims predominantly being women killed by close family members claiming to protect family honour. These incidents, once limited to rural communities, now frequently occur in urban areas nationwide.
While the country is coping with bankruptcy and militants, the violence against women just add one more spot to Pakistan’s reputation.
Reports indicate that in Village Qabil Chachar near Obaro, District Ghotki, Bhoral Chachar fatally shot his daughter-in-law, Razia, and her alleged paramour, Majid Chachar. The perpetrator voluntarily surrendered to authorities with the weapon, admitting to shooting them upon discovering them together, Geo News reported.
Authorities transported the deceased to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examination.
In Bungul Dero, Larkana, a separate incident involved the killing of Riaz Brohi and Samina Brohi. The accused murdered the young man and his own wife in Nazar Muhalla before escaping. Police noted that Riaz Brohi had recently returned from Dubai.
Despite strengthened legislation and advocacy efforts, these killings persist, often triggered by perceived transgressions of cultural and religious norms regarding female conduct, including alleged relationships or elopement.
In Village Taj Muhammad Chandio near Kubbo Saeedkhan, District Qambar-Shahdadkot, Sultan Chandio shot his sister-in-law, Rukhsana Chandio, and her alleged companion, Bakhat Janwari, before fleeing.
At Pir Jalil near Humayoun Police Station in Shikarpur, Zamir Maarfani fatally shot his wife, Khanzadi, citing Karo Kari before escaping. Law enforcement continues their search for the accused.
In Deh-13, Sanjoro, Muhammad Umar Buggti killed his wife, Azima, alleging infidelity before escaping. Police have detained two suspects and registered a case against the shooter and his brothers.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) reports that honour killings remain prevalent in 2024, particularly in Sindh and Punjab. Between January and November, 346 people nationwide fell victim to these acts of violence.
