Karachi woman allegedly killed by brother in honour killing

An 18-year-old woman, identified as Zarqa Bibi, was allegedly shot dead by her brother in the Orangi Town area of Karachi, Pakistan. According to police, Bibi had married by her own choice approximately three weeks prior and had been living with her husband.

Authorities stated that her family located her and persuaded her to return to her parents' home to participate in a formal wedding ceremony. After she arrived on Sunday night, her brother, identified as Safeer Khan, allegedly shot her and fled the scene. The victim's body was transported to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal procedures. Police are currently conducting raids to apprehend the suspect.

The incident follows reports of rising violence in Pakistan, with data indicating 3,172 new cases of violence, including 644 murders, were recorded during the first half of 2026. A significant portion of these cases involved gender-based violence.