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Domestic violence and suspected honour killings in Pakistan

Overview

Recent reports from Pakistan highlight instances of fatal domestic violence involving siblings. In Gujranwala, an 18-year-old woman was arrested for the alleged killing of her 15-year-old sister following a dispute related to social media popularity and financial matters. The victim reportedly died from blood loss after being struck with a kitchen knife.

In Karachi, police are investigating the suspected honour killing of 18-year-old Zarqa Bibi in Orangi Town. Authorities state that Bibi had married by her own choice approximately three weeks prior and was living with her husband. After her family persuaded her to return to her parents' home for a formal wedding ceremony, her brother, identified as Safeer Khan, allegedly shot her on a Sunday night and fled the scene. Her body was transported to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal procedures, and police are conducting raids to apprehend Khan.

This incident follows another recent suspected honour-related murder in the same locality involving a man, Abbas Ali, who was allegedly killed by his wife’s family. In that case, a suspect named Bakht Ali died after being assaulted by members of the public during a failed escape attempt. These events occur amid 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 which involved gender-based violence.

Entities

Zarqa Bibi · Karachi · Zobia Manahil · Ladhe Wala Warraich Police · Ayesha

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Karachi woman allegedly killed by brother in honour killing

    An 18-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her brother in Karachi's Orangi Town after returning home for a formal wedding ceremony following a marriage of her own choice.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Karachi police investigate suspected honour killing of 18-year-old

    Police in Karachi are searching for a suspect after an 18-year-old woman, Zarqa Bibi, was allegedly shot dead by her brother in a suspected honour killing in Orangi Town.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Gujranwala police arrest teenager for allegedly killing sister over TikTok dispute

    An 18-year-old girl was arrested in Gujranwala, Pakistan, for allegedly killing her 15-year-old sister following a dispute over TikTok followers and financial matters.

Sources

abbtakk.tv · arynews.tv · desitalkchicago.com · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · latestly.com · news18.com · phoneworld.com.pk · theshillongtimes.com

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