Honour crimes on the rise in Rajanpur, Mirpurkhas: Study
ISLAMABAD – According to a study conducted by National Commission on the Status of Women honour crimes are on the rise in two districts of Punjab and Sindh despite the enactment of law in 2004 to end women related crimes.
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