Protests held across Pakistan’s Sindh against rising honor killing cases

April 20, 2026

Islamabad: Protests, rallies, sit-ins, and street theater were held at various places in Pakistan’s Sindh province to protest against violence against women in the name of ‘Karo-Kari’ (honor killings). Protesters demanded strict action against the perpetrators.

The ‘Civil Society for Truth, Peace and Justice’ organization organized these protests on Sunday. A large number of people also gathered at the local Press Club in Hyderabad. This information was reported by Pakistan’s leading newspaper, Dawn.

Outrage sparked by recent incidents

The protest followed the alleged honor killings of Khalida Chandio and Shumaila Chandio, and the alleged suicide of medical student Fahmida Laghari. Protesters demanded justice for all victims.

Street theater also played a role in the protest against this evil practice. Speakers stated that murders in the name of “business” continue unabated in Sindh, as exemplified by the murders of Khalida Chandio in Tando Masti and Shumaila Chandio in Hala. They stated that Fahmida Laghari was so tortured that she committed suicide, which should be considered murder.

Questions raised about non-implementation of the law

Speakers stated that the Tribal Jirga is banned and the Sindh government has enacted several laws against harassment of women, but these are not being properly enforced. They also stated that anti-harassment committees are not active in educational institutions.

In Larkana, journalists, writers, and social activists marched and demonstrated from the Press Club to Jinnah Bagh Chowk.

Demand for strict punishment for the culprits

Protesters stated that women killed in “karo-kari” (police killings) are buried without a funeral, and such cases are on the rise.

Leaders demanded that the state file FIRs in honor killing cases and punish the perpetrators severely.

In Jacobabad, a rally was also held from the Press Club to DC Chowk. Speakers blamed police negligence for these incidents and said that the accused have not yet been arrested.

In Dadu, writers, media workers, and activists from various organizations marched from New Chowk to the Press Club.

Speakers condemned the rising incidents of honor killings, saying Sindh was becoming a “killing field” for women. They said these incidents persist due to a lack of will to enforce the law and demanded strict punishment for the perpetrators and effective enforcement of the laws.