Critical Analysis of Laws in Pakistan with Reference to Honour Killing

Authors

  • Kamran Abdullah Deputy Registrar, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Islamabad, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70540/ijlss.2023(II-I).03

Keywords:

Honour killing, Pakistan law, Gender violence, Criminal justice, Women's rights, Cultural norms, Gender-based violence, Societal attitudes

Abstract

Women of different ages, religions, social status, wealth and education face honour killing. Pakistan being the sixth most populated country is considered as a vulnerable place for women who constitute almost half of its population. Pakistan is signatory to conventions which constitute rights of women. This study highlight factors of honour killing, its impact on society, Islamic perspective regarding punishments of honour crimes, laws in Pakistan for honour killing, measures taken by Government to put this inhumane act to end and will be concluded by throwing light on important case laws of honour killing in Pakistan.

Author Biography

  • Kamran Abdullah, Deputy Registrar, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Islamabad, Pakistan.

    Deputy Registrar, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Published

2024-11-27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Volume II, Issue I (Spring 2023)

Section

Articles