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  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Breaking the Silence: Honour Killing in Pakistan Sparks Outrage Over Tribal Injustice

 

A recent viral case of honour killing in Pakistan has reignited fierce debate over the country’s entrenched tribal customs and the deadly silence that often surrounds gender-based violence. The incident, which circulated widely on social media, involved the brutal murder of a young woman by her own family, allegedly for defying traditional norms related to marriage and personal autonomy.

Despite growing public condemnation, honour killings remain a persistent issue in Pakistan, particularly in rural and tribal regions where customary law often overrides formal legal systems. In many cases, perpetrators walk free, shielded by community elders or loopholes in the justice system that allow families to “forgive” the killers.

Activists argue that the state’s failure to enforce laws against honour killings perpetuates a culture of impunity. While Pakistan passed legislation in 2016 to close legal gaps, implementation remains weak, and victims are often denied justice due to societal pressure and fear of retaliation.

This latest tragedy has sparked calls for deeper reform—not just in law, but in societal attitudes. Human rights advocates are urging the government to take a firmer stance against tribal councils (jirgas) that sanction such killings and to empower women through education and legal protection.

Until Pakistan confronts the toxic intersection of tradition and violence, honour killings will continue to claim lives in silence. The question now is whether this viral case will be a turning point—or just another forgotten headline.


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