ISLAMABAD: Civil society and rights activists have voiced concerns over the poor implementation of existing rules to curb honour killings as these incidents have witnessed a rise in Sindh in 2025, with most of the victims being women, local media reported on Monday.
So far, 142 people have been killed in Sindh in 2025 under the pretext of honour killing, with 105 victims being women, according to the statistics, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported on Monday. The data showcases a grim picture of gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal norms and cultural justifications.