Month: February 2007

Seven held for holding karo-kari jirga

KHAIRPUR, Feb 2: Seven people were arrested in Gul Mohanunad Shaikh village and adjoining areas on Friday for their alleged involvement in holding a jirga...

Govt urged to ensure women’s safety

LAHORE, Feb 2: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has demanded that the authorities fulfill their promise to guarantee women’s safety and dignity of person...

31 fell prey to karo-kari last month

KARACHI, Feb 1: At least 38 women, including three minor girls and 86 men, were murdered and some fifteen women injured in Sindh during the...