Fakhra Younus laid to rest in Karachi

E-Paper | May 24, 2026

This AP File Photo shows a victim of an acid attack in Pakistan. Fakhra Younus' face had also been burnt by acid 12 years ago. – AP (File Photo)

KARACHI: The body of Fakhra Younus who had committed suicide in Italy on Saturday, arrived in Karachi on Sunday.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members, lawmakers and Abdul Sattar Edhi were among those present at the Karachi airport to receive the body.

Fakhra was a victim of an acid attack carried out by her husband, Bilal Khar, the son of PPP leader Ghulam Mustafa Khar. He had burned her face with acid 12 years ago.

Fakhra committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of her flat in Rome.

Funeral prayers were offered in the hospital ground in Rome and the body was sent for Pakistan.

In her last message before committing suicide, Fakhra had written that she was committing suicide over the silence of law on the atrocities and the insensitivity of Pakistani rulers.

Fakhra's burial took place in a graveyard in DHA.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, Bilal Khar said that he had been proved innocent in this case years ago and if Fakhra had to commit suicide because of him, she would have done it 12 years ago. He further stated that this case is being politicised.

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sheikh

Mar 25, 2012 05:05pm

The person who is responsible for this brutual and inhuman act should be immediately arrested and no bail should be granted to him. His crime is unpardonable . He should dbe tried and subsequently punished for his henious crime. Why he is protected uptill now; because he belongs to the feudal class.

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Goga Nalaik

Mar 25, 2012 05:08pm

I'm disgusted by the statement given by Bilal Khar. Case should reopen against him. We want him behind the bars

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endurance

Mar 25, 2012 05:10pm

may her soul rest in perfect peace

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kara

Mar 25, 2012 06:06pm

We are talking about the justice only, no one knows the actual cause of suicide...yes, the culprit must be punished for this heinous crime, but there should be a prob for cause of suicide.

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Dr Raza

Mar 25, 2012 06:10pm

reopen the case and must investigate

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Ahsin Shakil

Mar 25, 2012 06:21pm

Human life has no value in our country, this kind of incident is unimaginable and inhuman but is common incident for us. The person responsible is still at large and pointing fingers at the victim just goes to show the great law and order we have !! We call ourselves Islamic state, people just going to mosques and no care for teachings of Islam and what it means ..

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Naveed Lotia

Mar 25, 2012 06:34pm

May she rest in peace. I request the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take suo moto notice and reopen this case. Bilal Khar's statement is disgusting and illogical.

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Raj

Mar 25, 2012 06:38pm

R.I.P fakhara we all prey for you. Bilal khar should be in jail. No human who treat his fellow human like this deserve to live.I hope civil society in Pakistan take up her case.

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fatima mumtaz

Mar 25, 2012 06:36pm

We want him behind the bars..ALAS!

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FATIMA

Mar 25, 2012 06:46pm

We want him behind the bars

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Michael

Mar 25, 2012 06:52pm

This is where "eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth" law be implemented. Give the same punishment to the bloke who did this crime.

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amin

Mar 25, 2012 07:02pm

Read the book " My Feudal Lord" by Tehmina Durrani former wife of Mustafa Khar and you will know the PPP rulers

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TR1

Mar 25, 2012 07:14pm

Why is their no suo moto and why this case has been overlooked for so long? This is really disgusting. What we read everyday in the newspaper against the women in Pakistan is despicable. The feudalistic mindset is so deep rooted in our Psyche that all the powers are with them and nobody can do much about it. I don't expect much from anyone there! God help the country. Fakhra Younus: RIP

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MUHIBULLAH SILACHI

Mar 25, 2012 07:16pm

Haaah Fakhra..She separated herself from shambles of life by committing suicide and voicing against Patriarchal society verily after finding no place place in Europe..Another voice laid to rest..In what circumstances she decided towards death no doubt is hidden now to all..Justice still to be without late as these like incidents will engulf our society soon.

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Khalid Malhi

Mar 25, 2012 07:16pm

It is very wrong to implicate Bilal Khar for a suicide by a girl seperated 12 years ago.

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Danish khan

Mar 25, 2012 07:18pm

Her body was laid to rest, will her soul ever rest in peace? Shame on us all.

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khan

Mar 25, 2012 07:25pm

Honestly, these Politicians and their offsprings in Pakistan are free to commit any crime and walk away with no consequences. Why media is not on Mr. Khar like non cureable disease? I do not understand. These people make me sick and no wonder Pakistan going down hill. People think its a wild wild west and you can do anything in this country if you have money.

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Abid

Mar 25, 2012 08:16pm

I wonder how the me, you, Gilani and Zardari would react if she was a child of one of us. Has the society gone insensitive to the rights of weak, children and women. It is a reflection on our collective charachter.

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shahan

Mar 25, 2012 08:23pm

We should not be disgusted by the politician WE HAVE elected! We should be disgusted of our selves for being allowed to be used and abused by the politicians and still we respect them. We should be disgusted of ourselves for working much harder then the politicians yet, paying the higher tax in comparison to politicians.

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Asif Pathan

Mar 25, 2012 08:53pm

I have had my paths crossed with Bilal in Lahore Cant. This is about 25 years ago when his father was in Jail, and he used to live a life of a bully. I remember him carrying an automatic gun, and chasing some girl. Kids grown up in a broken and mafia like household can not be expected to be normal. Above, all these people are brought up thinking of poor fellow human beings as their slaves. Pity, a muslim county proclaiming to implement 'Sharia' law is not so oblivious to the very basic human rights. This speaks of the subservient nature of a common Pakistani, who is out to seek his/her basic rights in exchange for humiliation from his so called superior being. It is high time for the citizens of Pakistan to rise and shine - realize the meaning of word INTEGRITY and Self-Respect.

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Chaigram

Mar 25, 2012 09:15pm

Tragic end to a very sad story(thats what it is to an ordinary citizen of this country). The killer is still on the loose claiming innocence. Actually she was dead 12 years ago when an influential citizen of this country committed this crime. What is the punishment for this crime? I don't know, but one thing is certain that if this crime was committed in any civilized society, the victim would be still alive and the criminal in jail. May her soul rest in peace.

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John khan

Mar 25, 2012 09:26pm

Why is the Chief Justice silent on this I want him tried in a court of law ASAP. John Khan England UK.

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rehan

Mar 25, 2012 09:32pm

The justice system for feudals is different from the one for common people. Alla'ah (SBT) do not change the state for a nation until it tries to change itself.

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Shahid Kiani

Mar 25, 2012 10:13pm

it is indeed sad to see a victim of acid burn die without getting justice

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Riaz Ahmad

Mar 25, 2012 10:16pm

These evil people may get away from the crime in this world but being a muslim I firmly believe that justice will be done on the day of judgement. Shame on the government with phony slogans roti,kapra and makhan.

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Baloch

Mar 25, 2012 10:49pm

Another slap on the face of our nation in general and on rulers in special.This act shows the extremes of frustration which is prevalent among the people.It should serve as an eye opener those who consider themselves to be Muslims as well as Pakistani's.The actual perpetrator behind this atrocious and inhuman act must be put on trial irrespective of his political and social belongings.

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HM, Canada

Mar 25, 2012 10:53pm

May soul rest in peace. People like Bilal Khar, the rich and affluent go free in Pakistan and laws are for poor. Read the book "My feudal Lord" it give the glimpse of life inside Khar clan.

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Tahirr Malik

Mar 25, 2012 11:17pm

Bilal Khar i will nominate you for Pakistan Law minister in the next Govt. You are just the right man for this job.

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Victor

Mar 25, 2012 11:34pm

This breaks my heart

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rehan

Mar 25, 2012 11:42pm

WHY CRY, EVERYBODY U, ME, MEDIA, CIVIL SOCIETY ALL R FOR SALE, ONLY THE PRICE TAG AND THE SHOPS VARY!!!!!! IT ALL WILL HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN, UNTIL V CAN COMMIT AND SAY WITH CONFIDENCE THAT, "I AM NOT FOR SALE!.|"

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Moqueem

Mar 26, 2012 12:10am

This Acid Throwing crime deserves the capital punishment.

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M.Yaseen

Mar 26, 2012 01:27am

Such an act is very common in class of this category. They are the law maker, how can u expect justice from this class or this system.

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muhammad iqbal

Mar 26, 2012 01:31am

Salute to Fakhra. In Pakistan each day people are committing suicide due to poverty and unemployment while our rulers are struggling for their chairs; no one care about that; cos they wanna serve the poor nation. the greatest mockery!!!!!

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1midnight-rider

Mar 26, 2012 02:13am

her husbend should be punished , hang him .

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Naveed Ali

Mar 26, 2012 03:02am

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy should return hina khar medal cause this guy is sitting ministers causin, how can Sharmeen go and visit this minister, she need to denounce her in public

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Danial Khan

Mar 26, 2012 03:09am

I belong from a feudal background too, but I feel disgusted over this issue. CJP: Please open this case first, except for wasting time over immunity and memogate

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Haram Khar

Mar 26, 2012 03:19am

what a shame for pakistan n pakistani law ? Khar got away due to political bribery n nepotism and poor lady had to die in frustration , disgusting! its death of pakistan n innocence !

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Zafar

Mar 26, 2012 03:39am

The case should be thoroughly investigated and who is responsible should be severly punished. Supreme Court should keep an eye that the case is properly investigated.

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Shah

Mar 26, 2012 03:58am

Is there a list of things that are "NOT" happening in Pakistan?

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nsaf lee

Mar 26, 2012 06:14am

May Fakhara soul rest in peace and may Allah forgive her sins . It must be known that what had been done to her was a violent crime. Any one who use violence to resolve a problem lacks intelligence, and must be brought to justice, we must all refrain from such acts. Nsaf

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benazeer

Mar 26, 2012 07:37am

i don't see any hope in this justice n political system

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ishtiaq ahmad khan

Mar 26, 2012 08:50am

shame,shame feudal class,it reflects your mentality.

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Abis Zaidi

Mar 26, 2012 09:10am

I dont think Ghulam Mustafa Khar is a PPP leader anymore, however he was one of the founding members of PPP . He resigned from the party long time ago. In any case Bilal should be behind bars if proven guilty .

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Edhi

Mar 26, 2012 09:37am

Bilal is the son of PPP leader, offcourse he was proven innocent. He will be proven innocent even if he goes on a shooting spree in public. May Allah rest Fakhra's soul in peace.

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Asif

Mar 26, 2012 10:41am

Allah is not blind and know everything and his justice will prevail...............

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