A tragic case of honour killing has shocked Pakistan, as a father in Quetta allegedly shot his teenage daughter after she refused to stop posting videos on TikTok and dress more modestly, police reported on Thursday.
Family Dispute Turns Deadly
According to local police chief Babar Baloch, the suspect, a man in his 50s, had recently relocated his family from the United States back to Pakistan.
Reports say tensions escalated over his daughter’s online activities, which the family considered indecent.
Despite warnings, the young girl continued to upload content, which led to a violent confrontation earlier this week. Her father, now in police custody, has confessed to the crime.
Honour Killings Still Prevalent in Pakistan
This incident adds to the alarming statistics of honour killings in Pakistan, where nearly 1,000 women are murdered annually by close relatives—including fathers, brothers, and sons—in the name of family honor, according to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP).
Despite a 2016 legal reform, loopholes in the law allow perpetrators to escape punishment if pardoned by their family members, a provision that rights groups like Amnesty International continue to challenge.
Call for Justice
Activists are urging the Pakistani government to enforce stricter laws against gender-based violence and close legal loopholes that allow killers to walk free.
The case has reignited the global debate on women’s rights and social media freedom in conservative societies.
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