“When they lose the fear of God, we need to make them fear the Law.” — Minahil Imdad
Every new sunrise in Pakistan brings another dark headline. A girl is shot dead for refusing a proposal. A couple is killed for marrying out of choice. A pregnant woman is murdered by her in-laws over dowry. A child is sexually assaulted by a religious teacher. These are not rare occurrences — they are everyday realities, and the common thread binding them all is the failure of law.
Pakistan is bleeding — not just from terrorism, not just from economic crisis, but from the wounds inflicted by its own citizens upon each other. And the most dangerous weapon is impunity.
Tragic Incidents That Shake the Soul
- The Rawalpindi Tragedy
Just days ago, a 19-year-old student of Punjab Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, was murdered in cold blood by her cousin Tayyab Idrees. His reason? Her family refused his marriage proposal. Her only crime was to exercise her right to say no. Her body was found lifeless, but her voice now echoes with a question: When will this end? - Honor Killing in Balochistan
A young couple in Balochistan was publicly executed for the “crime” of marrying without parental approval. In open air, with the sky as the only witness, love was buried under tribal laws and outdated customs. Who gave anyone the right to decide life or death based on honor? - Six-Month Pregnant Woman Killed Over Dowry
In another horrifying case, a woman was brutally murdered by her in-laws because she could not meet their dowry demands. She was six months pregnant. Her unborn child died with her. Is this the value of a woman’s life in our society? - Children Unsafe Even in Religious Institutions
Numerous cases have surfaced of children — both boys and girls — being raped or physically abused by teachers in madrassas and schools. The very places where children are meant to be protected and educated have become sites of trauma and lifelong psychological scars.
The Real Monster: Weak Law and Toothless Justice
Criminals in Pakistan walk freely because the law is either weak or manipulated. Police investigations are often flawed. Courts are slow. Witnesses are threatened. Families are silenced. And when the system finally delivers a verdict, it’s often too late — or too lenient.
Who is responsible?
The lawmakers.
The enforcers.
The society that normalizes silence.
This is not just a feminist issue. This is a national emergency.
Where Are Human Rights Organizations?
It is shameful how quickly the outrage dies down. NGOs and human rights organizations release statements, conduct seminars, and then — silence. Governments announce “committees” that result in nothing. Activists are targeted or dismissed. Media coverage fades away. And another girl is killed.
We don’t need laptops.
We don’t need promises.
We need justice — raw, real, visible, and public.
A Call for Ruthless Justice
It’s time for revolution in our justice system. The punishment must fit the crime. And the fear of law must be greater than the desire to commit the crime.
- A rapist should be publicly hanged or beheaded.
- A murderer should be executed in the center of the city — where the nation can witness justice.
- A child abuser should be punished in such a way that no one ever dares touch a child again.
Is it harsh?
Yes.
Is it necessary?
Absolutely.
The Only Demand We Have from Our Government
We don’t want metro buses or luxury cars.
We don’t want budget speeches or new currency notes.
We demand a strong law — not on paper, but in practice. A law that speaks louder than slogans. A law that protects the innocent and punishes the guilty without delay.
Until that happens, we will continue to lose daughters, sisters, mothers, and children — not to war, but to monsters born among us.
