Pakistan Records 3,172 Violence Cases Including 644 Murders And 462 Kidnappings In First Half of 2026, Punjab Worst-Hit

Pakistan reported 3,172 violence cases in the first half of 2026, with Punjab accounting for nearly three-quarters of all incidents. The majority of cases involved gender-based violence, including 132 honour killings, underscoring a deepening crisis of insecurity and social vulnerability.Pakistan witnessed a troubling rise in violence between January and June 2026. Courts dealt with 3,172 new
Pakistan reported 3,172 violence cases in the first half of 2026, with Punjab accounting for nearly three-quarters of all incidents. The majority of cases involved gender-based violence, including 132 honour killings, underscoring a deepening crisis of insecurity and social vulnerability.Pakistan witnessed a troubling rise in violence between January and June 2026. Courts dealt with 3,172 new
Go to Source