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Is Love a Crime? The Quetta Honour Killing — A Tragic Blow to Humanity and Justice A young couple was recently shot dead in broad daylight in Quetta for the “crime” of marrying by choice. This horrifying act is not just another tragic news story — it is a brutal reflection of the deep-rooted misogyny , toxic traditions , and systemic failures that continue to plague parts of our society. It is a stain on our collective conscience — one that challenges our understanding of justice, humanity, and freedom. The Right to Choose: Freedom or Sin? Islam — like all major religions and international human rights frameworks — gives consenting adults the right to choose their life partners. Marriage in Islam is only valid with the mutual consent of both parties. And yet, in parts of our society, this fundamental right is treated as a rebellion — a betrayal of family honour punishable by death. We must ask ourselves: What kind of culture glorifies killing in the name of honour and punishes love w...