Honor Killing in Naseerabad (Pakistan): woman killed by her husband Mehboob Magsi

Amina
Age: -
Killed: April 2026
Location: Naseerabad, Balochistan, Pakistan
Origin: Pakistan
Children: -
Perpetrator: Husband Mehboob Magsi

In April 2026, Amina was killed in Naseerabad by her husband Mehboob Magsi in the name of “honour”.

What exactly preceded this is not known. That is often the case. The details fade into the background, while one word remains and seems to explain everything. But that word says nothing about her. It only shows that a reason was sought to justify her death.

After her death, a report was filed and the police launched an investigation. It has not yet been confirmed whether the perpetrator has been arrested.

Amina lived in a region where women are more often the target of violence that is framed as something else. Where decisions about their lives are sometimes made by others. Where, afterwards, words are used that are meant to suggest it was about something justified.

Amina is not her real name. Her identity has not been made public.

What is an honour killing?

An honour killing is a murder in the name of honour. If a brother murders his sister to restore family honour, it is an honour killing. According to activists, the most common reasons for honour killings are as the victim:

refuses to cooperate in an arranged marriage.
wants to end the relationship.
was the victim of rape or sexual assault.
was accused of having a sexual relationship outside of marriage.

Human rights activists believe that 100,000 honour killings are carried out every year, most of which are not reported to the authorities and some are even deliberately covered up by the authorities themselves, for example because the perpetrators are good friends with local policemen, officials or politicians. Violence against girls and women remains a serious problem in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Serbia and Turkey.