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QUETTA, Jul 22 (APP):The Balochistan Assembly, during its session held on Tuesday strongly denounced ‘honor killings’ and offered heartfelt prayers for Shaheed Major Anwar Kakar, who was martyred in terrorist attack in Quetta on July 19.
The assembly also extended condolences to the families of other martyrs who lost their lives in recent terrorist incidents.
Presided over by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, the assembly passed a joint resolution denouncing the brutal killing of a man and woman in the Degari area of Quetta. Deputy Speaker Ghazala Gola presented the resolution, describing the act as inhumane, unlawful, and devoid of any cultural, religious, or legal justification. She reaffirmed that justice lies solely with the state, not individuals who take the law into their own hands.
The resolution urged the provincial government to ensure swift action against the culprits of Degari incident and deliver appropriate punishment.
MPA Shahida Rauf decried the incident as barbaric and criticized unauthorized “Jirgas” for dispensing unlawful judgments, called for tougher legislation and accountability.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti proposed forming a parliamentary committee to monitor the investigation and ensure transparency in the dual murder case.
Education Minister Rahila Hameed Durrani emphasized the psychological impact of the incident across society and noted that while it occurred before Eid, it only recently gained public attention after circulating online.
Advisor Meena Majeed Baloch condemned the deep-rooted customs leading to recurring violence against women. She called for the elimination of parallel laws, underscoring the contrast between women’s global achievements and their oppression at home.
Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman Baloch addressed the need for both moral upbringing and systemic reform while acknowledging cultural sensitivities around honor, he strongly opposed vigilante justice.
MPA Farah Azeem Shah argued that the incident reflects a societal regression, urging adherence to the Islamic principles of compassion and justice. She criticized unequal enforcement of law and challenged patriarchal norms surrounding honor.
Minister Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar called for decisive actions to prevent future tragedies, stating no one has the right to claim lives in the name of tradition.
The resolution was adopted unanimously after a thorough and impassioned debate.