Pakistan Woman Charged with Daughter's Murder After Argument Over Smoking Habit

A shocking incident of domestic violence has unfolded in Pakistan's Punjab province, where a 45-year-old woman, Nabila Ahmad, strangled her 16-year-old daughter, Ayesha, to death in a fit of rage over their frequent arguments about smoking. According to police reports, the incident occurred in the Bahawalpur district on Saturday night, around 400 km from Lahore. Nabila, who often found herself at odds with her daughter over her smoking habits, allegedly lost control and killed Ayesha. Eyewitnesses say that Ayesha had repeatedly tried to stop her mother from smoking in public, which led to heated arguments between the two. However, this time, Nabila's anger got the better of her, and she strangled her daughter to death. After committing the crime, Nabila fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police, who are now investigating the incident. The forensic and crime scene units have collected evidence, and Nabila is currently facing charges for her daughter's murder. This tragic incident comes on the heels of another disturbing case in July, where a man allegedly shot his daughter dead in Pakistan after she refused to delete her TikTok account. The incident sparked widespread outrage and highlighted the alarming rate of violence against women in the country. In another recent case, a woman in Bihar was sentenced to death for murdering her 10-year-old daughter in 2023. The court described it as a 'rarest of the rare' case, citing the heinous nature of the crime. As the investigation into Nabila's case unfolds, it raises questions about the root causes of domestic violence in Pakistan and the need for stronger support systems for women and children who are victims of abuse.