Pakistan Closes the Legal Way Out for Honour Killings

Pakistan Closes the Legal Way Out for Honour Killings

Pakistan changed its law in 2016 to stop a dangerous loophole. Before, families could forgive whoever killed a relative in the name of family honour—and that person would go free. Now, there's no forgiveness allowed. Conviction means life in prison. The real question is whether police and courts actually enforce it.

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