KARACHI – In the ongoing year of 2025, at least 110 people, including 82 women, have lost their lives to honour killing, a practice still prevalent in some parts of Pakistan. This tragic number highlights the deep-rooted issues surrounding honour killing and the ongoing struggle to curb such acts of violence.
According to official reports, the Larkana range has seen the highest number of these killings, with 48 victims, including 35 women and 13 men. The Sukkur range follows closely behind, where 28 people were killed, 20 of whom were women. In the Shaheed Benazirabad range, 17 lives were lost, including 15 women.
Other areas such as Mirpurkhas reported two female victims, while the Hyderabad range saw 12 victims, including 8 women. Karachi reported three murders, with two women among the victims. The increasing number of killings within such a short time raises serious concerns about the prevalence of honour killing in the region.
The data also compares the numbers to the previous year. By July 15, 2024, a total of 80 people, including 65 women, had already been murdered under karo kari accusations.
This sharp rise in honour killings reflects a growing issue that authorities and rights organizations continue to highlight as a significant human rights concern.
Despite efforts to address the issue, honour killing remains a persistent problem in Sindh and other regions, with many victims suffering brutal deaths at the hands of their families or close associates.
These killings are often justified under the guise of protecting family honour, which has led to an alarming number of violent deaths.
Human rights groups continue to call for stricter enforcement of laws and more educational efforts to eliminate the practice. However, without substantial societal change, the fight against honour killings remains an uphill battle.
As the number of victims continues to rise, it is clear that honour killing is not just an isolated issue but a systemic one that requires immediate action from both the government and society.
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