Italy court hands lifetime sentence to Pakistani parents in 'honour killing' case
Prosecutors said the family of Saman Abbas was angered when they found out she had a boyfriend in Italy.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Pakistani father, three relatives held for 'honour killing' - police
The 18-year-old woman was shot dead by her father because she had appeared in a picture on social media.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Pakistani mother sentenced to death for burning daughter alive in "honour killing"
A court in Pakistan sentenced a mother to death on Monday for burning her daughter alive as punishment for marrying without the family's consent.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Two sisters shot dead in Pakistan 'honour' killings
A man killed his two sisters on the eve of their weddings in Pakistan's central Punjab province, police said Saturday.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Getting away with murder in Pakistan
The pattern of crime has its roots in tribal social norms that remain prevalent across South Asia, and the victims are overwhelmingly women.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Pakistani star's brother 'not embarrassed' by killing her
Her brother, arrested a day later after her father filed a police complaint against him for the killing, appeared in court briefly Sunday ahead of another hearing set for Wednesday.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Pregnant woman and husband gunned down in Pakistan honour killing
A pregnant woman and her husband have been abducted and shot dead by relatives who disapproved of their marriage, police said Sunday.
Sun Jun 19 2016
Pregnant woman killed, throat slit in latest honour killing in Pakistan
Muqaddas Bibi, 22, married Taufiq Ahmed three years ago in defiance of her family, who considered a marriage for love -- rather than an arranged marriage -- shameful.
Fri Jun 17 2016
'Honour' Killing: Pakistani teen burnt alive by her own mother in Lahore
A woman in Lahore, Pakistan burnt her 16-year-old daughter alive for marrying a man of her own choice, before telling neighbours she had killed the teen for bringing shame to their family.
Thu Jun 09 2016
Pakistani teen burnt alive by her mother for choosing own husband: officials
A Pakistani teenager was burnt alive by her mother on Wednesday after marrying a man of her own choice, police said.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Pakistani murders sisters in latest 'honour killings' - Police
Mohammad Asif had previously murdered his mother four or five years ago, according to police, before being pardoned at the time by his family and set free.
Wed Mar 02 2016
Man who killed his wife's M'sian lover jailed 23 years
A man who murdered his wife's Malaysian lover in a brutal honour killing has been sentenced to a maximum of 23 years' jail by a Sydney judge.
Sat Dec 08 2012