‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan
A 20-year-old woman was killed in Pakistan's Sindh province in a suspected 'honour killing' after being accused of an illicit relationship. The case has sparked outrage as authorities pursue the suspects, including family members.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent and systemic issue of gender-based violence and 'honour' crimes in parts of South Asia.
Mohammad Ramzan and his wife, Nabul. Their daughter Khalida was killed by relatives in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. Photograph: Asad Mumtaz Rid Mohammad Ramzan and his wife, Nabul. Their daughter Khalida was killed by relatives in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. Photograph: Asad Mumtaz Rid Global development ‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan There were 470 women killed in such circumstances across the country last year, with rights groups saying the true toll will be even higher, reflecting a system that still protects the accused
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