karachi
March 7, 2016
Honour killings: Chinoy’s film and light at the end of the tunnel
Activists say perpetrators, usually a family member of the victim,are forgiven under laws of Diyat and Qasas Karachi The onset of March, a month associated with women, brought about positive vibes as filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy bagged Pakistan’s second Academy Award for Best Documentary for her film, “A Girl in the River — Price of Forgiveness”, pertaining to honour killings in the country. This wisp of fresh air was able to rouse Prime Minister Nawaz...