[DAWN] A couple who had contracted a free-will marriage was rubbed out, allegedly by the woman's family members, in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
on Wednesday, in what police suspect is a case of 'honour killing'.
According to police, 32-year-old Amir and his wife, Mukhtiba, 24, were leaving after meeting their relatives in Sukhia Goth off Super Highway when person or persons unknown opened fire on them and fled.
The victims sustained critical bullet wounds and were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.