A TikTok Account Is Not More Shameful Than Murder
In Pakistan, honour killing remains a horrifying reality — even in 2025. Recently, a father killed his teenage daughter in Rawalpindi simply for having a TikTok account. The crime is shocking, but even more disturbing is the response: Was it really that wrong?
The Dangerous Justification of Honour Killings
Social media has sparked debate — not about the killer’s brutality, but the girl’s behaviour. Why do people rush to justify murder when a woman is involved? The problem isn’t the TikTok account — it’s the mindset that considers it dishonourable.
Victim Blaming Has to Stop
This is part of a broader pattern where women — like 17-year-old Sana Yousuf or mother-of-three Amina Bibi — are blamed for the violence they face. Women are dehumanised, while male perpetrators are given sympathy or excuses.
It’s Time to Choose Humanity Over Honour
The real dishonour isn’t a social media account. It’s the acceptance of violence in the name of honour. Until society stands against this, the cycle will continue.
