JHANG, July 12: A youth was killed by in-laws of his father here on Tuesday at Chak No 258 in Mochiwala police limits.

Reports said Ashraf’s father had contracted second marriage with Anwar Bibi, sister of accused Haq Nawaz and Manik. Anwar Bibi had a son from her first marriage who started living with his stepfather. The accused wanted him to join them. On Monday, they went to the house of Ashraf, demanded the return of their nephew and exchanged harsh words with the family members.

Later, Haq Nawaz and Manik intercepted Ashraf on Tuesday when he was on his way to the fields and attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon, killing him on the spot.

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...