Amna Baloch, a Level One student at SIT Quetta, raises her voice against the horrifying reality of honour killings in Pakistan. In this compelling article, she questions traditions that justify murder, exposes the role of illegal jirgas, and mourns the lives lost in the name of so-called honour. Through the tragic story of Bano Bibi, Amna urges society to reflect: Is this truly honour, or simply cruelty disguised as culture? Her call is clear—justice must rise where humanity has bled.
Suffering in the Silence: Plights of Women in Southeastern Balochistan
Asmatullah, in his debut to SIT Readers\’ Club, writes about the plights of women in Southeastern Balochistan. He devles deep into the debate and discusses the intricate relationship of gender equality and patriarchal stereotypes.
Gender Inequality: The Reality Behind the Myth
By Suhail Ahmed On July 2021, no one knew that a girl living in Islamabad would be a victim of severe male brutality. She was harassed, tortured, and not allowed to escape. When police arrived at the scene, the beheaded body of the victim and the murderer, soaked in her blood, were found. This is […]
The traditional male role has not changed in the last two decades
By Jahanzaib Mengal “When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie, Still ringed with ordeals she has mastered by. The tigers in the panel that she made, Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.” The above stanza is from “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich. This stanza clearly depicts the plight of women in […]