A 28-year-old newly married woman died at Nishtar Hospital in Multan after suffering severe burn injuries in an incident at her home in Jatoi tehsil, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The victim, identified as Fouzia, was admitted to the hospital’s burns unit on Sunday after sustaining critical injuries under unclear […]
Domestic Violence
Lahore mother sent on remand in case of alleged killing of three children
A court in Lahore has granted a five-day physical remand of a woman accused of killing her three children in a tragic incident that has shocked the city and sparked widespread concern over domestic violence. Read More: Triple child killing shocks Lahore as police take family into custody The suspect, a resident of Shah Jamal Colony, was […]
At least eight children killed in Louisiana shooting incident
At least eight children were killed and several others injured in a shooting in US state of Louisiana, officials said, describing it as a domestic violence incident. Read More: High school shooting shocks Türkiye The Shreveport Police Department said officers responded just after 6 a.m. local time to reports of a disturbance on Sunday. The suspect, identified […]
Husband allegedly murdered wife and five children in Bhagtanwala
SARGODHA — In a shocking incident in the Bhagtanwala area near Sargodha, a man allegedly murdered his wife and five children using an axe, police officials said on Sunday. The children, aged between one and sixteen years, and the mother were reportedly attacked at their home in a brutal act of violence. Read More: 29 […]
Three killed in suspected domestic shooting in eastern Australia
Three people have been shot dead in Lake Cargelligo, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, authorities said on Thursday, prompting a lockdown as police continue to search for the gunman. Emergency services were called to the scene in the late afternoon following reports of gunfire. Read More: Police arrest cop accused of killing […]
Supreme Court regrets societal apathy towards domestic violence victims
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over society’s apathy towards victims of domestic violence, noting that women are often forced to return to abusive households despite sustained maltreatment. The remarks came during the hearing of a jail petition by Khursheed Ahmad, convicted of murdering his wife, Gulshan Bibi. Read More: SC rejects appeal […]
Karachi police inspector arrested for killing second wife
KARACHI: A police inspector has been arrested for allegedly murdering his second wife outside her parents’ residence in Shadman Town, Karachi, police officials said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Inspector Tabassum Ahmed, posted with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Authorities recovered his government-issued 9mm pistol following his arrest. Read More: Man kills […]
Indian man kills wife, takes selfie with her body
A man in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu brutally killed his estranged wife at a women’s hostel in Tirunelveli and took a selfie with her dead body, police said. The victim, identified as Sripriya, was employed at a private firm in Coimbatore, while her husband, Balamurugan, hailed from Tirunelveli. Read More: Husband shoots wife dead in […]
Woman allegedly tortured to death by in-laws in Lahore
LAHORE: A young woman was allegedly tortured to death by her in-laws over domestic issues in Nishtar Colony on Sunday, police said. The deceased, identified as Aqsa, 26, died at a local hospital due to severe injuries sustained from prolonged abuse. Read More: Woman brutally tortured, suffers broken legs in Matiari Police officials revealed that Aqsa had […]
NA passes Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2025. The bill, moved by Sharmila Faruqui, was passed clause by clause. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the bill is not against Islamic principles and noted that it has already been approved by the provinces.