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.

1. Kamran Abdullah

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

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