The continued use of “honor” to justify killing women in Pakistan shows a deep gap between the law and reality. The government has passed legal reforms to stop these crimes, but the killings continue. This points to a deeper crisis driven by social norms, power structures, and weak enforcement of justice. […]
Pakistan is not just facing a rise in gender-based violence—it is witnessing a quiet emergency unfolding behind closed doors. In the first six months of 2026 alone, at least 3,172 cases were reported. That number is difficult to absorb, but what it represents is even harder: thousands of individuals harmed, silenced, […]
Pakistan stands at a moral crossroads as the Federal Constitutional Court prepares to hear the review petition in the case of 13‑year‑old Maria Shahbaz on July 24. At its heart, this is not only a legal battle over custody — it is a test of whether the country’s highest court will […]