Balochistan, July 24 -- A recent report by Aurat Foundation indicates that from 2019 to 2024, there have been at least 212 documented cases of honour killings in Balochistan, raising significant alarm over gender-based violence and the inadequacies of the justice system in that area, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

The report offers a detailed annual count of these instances: in 2019, there were 52 killings; in 2020, 51; in 2021, 24; in 2022, 28; in 2023, 24; and in 2024 (up to now), 33 killings, with 19 of the victims being women.

These statistics reflect only the cases that have been officially reported. The Foundation highlights that numerous incidents remain unreported due to social stigma, fear of repercussions, influenc...