When love becomes a crime

When love becomes a crime

Like many other rural areas of the country, in many parts of Sindh, love is still whispered about, negotiated through elders, and often weighed against tradition rather than choice. Relationships that fall outside customary boundaries can quickly turn from private emotions into public controversy. In tightly knit rural communities where family honour and long-held social norms hold decisive power, young couples often find themselves with little …