Pakistani actor Urwa Hocane has raised questions about persistent violence against women in society, asking why survival has become “a woman’s greatest achievement” in the face of repeated incidents of gender-based abuse. Read More: Urwa breaks silence on second pregnancy rumours Her remarks came after a disturbing week in which multiple cases of violence against women […]
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Honor Killing and the Failure of Justice: Why Pakistan’s Laws Still Don’t Protect Its Women
In 2008, five women were buried alive in Jaffarabad, Balochistan — their only crime was allegedly dishonoring their tribe. A senator justified their murder as “centuries-old tradition.” No repercussions followed. Over a decade later, the story hasn’t changed much. In 2024 alone, more than 400 women were killed for “honor,” according to the Human […]