JI Women’s Wing Condemns Honour Killings in Pakistan

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The women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned recent incidents of so-called honour killings, calling for stricter enforcement of laws to protect women’s rights and ensure justice.

The women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has issued a firm condemnation of honour killings across Pakistan, calling the practice a grave violation of human rights and Islamic values. The group urged the government and society to take stronger steps in ending this violence, which continues to claim the lives of women under the guise of protecting family honour.

During a recent press conference, JI Women’s Wing leaders expressed deep concern over the growing number of honour killings being reported in various parts of the country. They emphasized that no culture, custom, or belief should allow the killing of another person, especially women, in the name of so-called honour.

The group reminded the public that Islam upholds the dignity and sanctity of human life and that such acts are both morally and legally unacceptable. They criticized the misuse of religious or cultural norms to justify violence, saying it only promotes injustice and fear within society.

JI’s women leaders highlighted the need for the proper enforcement of existing laws related to honour crimes. They urged police, judicial institutions, and the government to take swift and impartial action against those involved in such killings. They also stressed that the legal system must ensure protection for women at risk and provide fair punishment for perpetrators without leniency.

JI also appealed to religious scholars, community leaders, and the media to play an active role in denouncing honour killings and supporting women’s safety and dignity. According to the group, collective responsibility is needed to shift the narrative and break the silence that allows such acts to continue.