Brutal tribal traditions in Balochistan are still allowing men to murder their mothers, wives and sisters without suffering the consequences.
In Kohlu, the family of 55-year-old Ayesha Bibi is still running from pillar to post for justice, after her son mercilessly killed her in the name of honor.
The region acquired notoriety after four women were killed there in the last tow months.
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, 36 women were killed in the name of honor in Balochistan last year – down from 67 in 2021.
All across Pakistan tribal traditions and customs have shaped the lives of its people for centuries and cheapened the lives of its women.
Speaking to JB Connects human rights activist Ahmed Nawaz Marri said that honor killings of women have become a trend here because killers are not punished according to law.
Once the charge of dishonor is flung at a woman, the police become reluctant to intercede and she is buried to be forgotten.