SAHIWAL: A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in New Abadi near Masjid Kausar on Saturday.

Police said Sultana Faisal, the 56-year-old mother of four, was struck in the head with an iron rod by her husband Syed Faisal Iqbal. He escaped on a motorcycle along with two accomplices.

Reports said Sultana Faisal had been married to Iqbal 25 years ago. About a month ago, the couple reportedly developed differences after Sultana “was frequently seen talking on her mobile phone.”

The City Police Station registered a case under Sections 302, 311, and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Akbar Ali, and launched an investigation.

Meanwhile, a 15-year-old student was allegedly subjected to sexual assault in Kolsar Colony, Gambir. Yousafwala Police registered a case and arrested two suspects – Muhammad Siddique and Habibullah.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2026