Italy court hands lifetime sentence to Pakistani parents in 'honour killing' case
Prosecutors said the family of Saman Abbas was angered when they found out she had a boyfriend in Italy.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Pakistani father, three relatives held for 'honour killing' - police
The 18-year-old woman was shot dead by her father because she had appeared in a picture on social media.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Pakistani mother sentenced to death for burning daughter alive in "honour killing"
A court in Pakistan sentenced a mother to death on Monday for burning her daughter alive as punishment for marrying without the family's consent.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Two sisters shot dead in Pakistan 'honour' killings
A man killed his two sisters on the eve of their weddings in Pakistan's central Punjab province, police said Saturday.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Getting away with murder in Pakistan
The pattern of crime has its roots in tribal social norms that remain prevalent across South Asia, and the victims are overwhelmingly women.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Pakistani star's brother 'not embarrassed' by killing her
Her brother, arrested a day later after her father filed a police complaint against him for the killing, appeared in court briefly Sunday ahead of another hearing set for Wednesday.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Pregnant woman and husband gunned down in Pakistan honour killing
A pregnant woman and her husband have been abducted and shot dead by relatives who disapproved of their marriage, police said Sunday.
Sun Jun 19 2016
Pregnant woman killed, throat slit in latest honour killing in Pakistan
Muqaddas Bibi, 22, married Taufiq Ahmed three years ago in defiance of her family, who considered a marriage for love -- rather than an arranged marriage -- shameful.
Fri Jun 17 2016
'Honour' Killing: Pakistani teen burnt alive by her own mother in Lahore
A woman in Lahore, Pakistan burnt her 16-year-old daughter alive for marrying a man of her own choice, before telling neighbours she had killed the teen for bringing shame to their family.
Thu Jun 09 2016
Pakistani teen burnt alive by her mother for choosing own husband: officials
A Pakistani teenager was burnt alive by her mother on Wednesday after marrying a man of her own choice, police said.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Pakistani murders sisters in latest 'honour killings' - Police
Mohammad Asif had previously murdered his mother four or five years ago, according to police, before being pardoned at the time by his family and set free.
Wed Mar 02 2016
Man who killed his wife's M'sian lover jailed 23 years
A man who murdered his wife's Malaysian lover in a brutal honour killing has been sentenced to a maximum of 23 years' jail by a Sydney judge.
Sat Dec 08 2012
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024