**Summary:**
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, has strongly condemned the murder of a young woman in Deghari, Balochistan, reportedly carried out on the orders of a local jirga. He described the act as a grave human rights violation and called for swift and exemplary action against those responsible.
**Main Article:**
The Ministry of Human Rights has expressed deep shock and outrage over the killing of a young woman in Deghari, Balochistan, an act allegedly sanctioned by a so-called jirga, a traditional council. Federal Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar denounced the incident as a “horrific and cold-blooded act that has shaken our collective conscience,” emphasizing that it represents a gross violation of both human rights and Pakistani law.
Clarifying the nature of the crime, Senator Tarar stated unequivocally, “This is not an honour killing. This is the murder of honour itself.” He stressed that no custom, tradition, or parallel justice system can justify violence against women for exercising their right to live according to their own choices. “Such brutality has no place in a civilized society,” he added.
The Minister issued a firm condemnation of the incident, urging the Government of Balochistan to take strict and exemplary action against all those involved in the crime. He reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to eradicate such inhuman practices and ensure that justice is delivered without delay, maintaining that the state is fully committed to upholding the rights and safety of all citizens, particularly women.
The tragic incident has brought renewed attention to the issue of parallel justice systems and so-called honour killings in Pakistan. Human rights advocates and government officials continue to call for stronger enforcement of laws and greater protection for vulnerable individuals across the country.
