• Episode 18: Unseen Agony - Just Finish It Here!
    Oct 2 2024

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    Welcome back to Crime Stories of Pakistan for the episode Unseen Agony.

    In Part 2, we delve into the grim reality that awaited Shafilea Ahmed upon her arrival in Pakistan.

    We'll explore the severe and unforgiving conditions she endured, as well as the chilling series of events that followed her disappearance.

    Get ready to uncover the harrowing details of her suffering and the disturbing behaviors of those who were meant to protect and care for her.

    This next chapter is both shocking and heartbreaking, revealing the full extent of her ordeal.

    Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

    Disclaimer: Please be aware that mispronunciations may occur due to diverse accents. We appreciate your understanding.

    For an enhanced experience, we recommend setting the playback speed to 1.1.


    Episode 17- Unseen Agony (Part One)

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Nj0HJpDNlNb

    Resources:

    Facebook page:

    ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/InMemoryofShafileaAhmed/⁠

    Find a grave:

    ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68396336/shafilea_iftikhar-ahmed⁠

    Warrington Guardian:

    ⁠https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/20595190.decade-since-parents-convicted-shafilea-ahmed-murder/⁠

    The Guardian:

    ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-history-of-violence⁠

    ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/22/shafilea-ahmed-teacher-court⁠

    BBC News:

    ⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19119014 ⁠

    Sun co:

    ⁠https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/10947626/shafilea-honour-killing-warrington-murder/⁠

    Mirror UK:

    ⁠https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-nod-betrayed-dads-guilt-11074763⁠

    Manchester Evening News:

    ⁠https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/20-years-shafilea-ahmed-murder-27321857⁠

    Medium:

    ⁠https://medium.com/@zarashabir/all-they-think-about-is-honour-the-horrifying-murder-of-shafilea-ahmed-57c3e5e56666⁠

    ⁠https://vlex.co.uk/vid/r-ahmed-v-hm-794018513⁠

    Documentary

    When Missing Turns to Murder - Season 1 Episode 7

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  • Episode 17: Unseen Agony
    Sep 17 2024

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    In this gripping two-part series, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Shafilea Ahmed, a young girl torn between her quest for self-expression and the harsh cultural expectations imposed on her.

    Follow her intense struggle as she contends with a controlling family and endures severe abuse, culminating in the dramatic events leading to her disappearance.

    Join us as we uncover the painful journey she faced.

    Shout-out to Abi Hussein for suggesting this case!

    Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

    Disclaimer: Please be aware that mispronunciations may occur due to diverse accents. We appreciate your understanding.

    For an enhanced experience, we recommend setting the playback speed to 1.1

    To hear Aqsa Pervaz's case

    Episode 10: Caught between life and dishonour

    ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9Ip5HYEJfMb⁠

    Resources:

    Facebook page:

    ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/InMemoryofShafileaAhmed/⁠⁠

    Warrington Guardian:

    ⁠⁠https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/20595190.decade-since-parents-convicted-shafilea-ahmed-murder/⁠⁠

    The Guardian:

    ⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-history-of-violence⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/22/shafilea-ahmed-teacher-court⁠⁠

    BBC News:

    ⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19119014 ⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19068490⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18174889⁠⁠

    Sun co:

    ⁠⁠https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/10947626/shafilea-honour-killing-warrington-murder/⁠⁠

    Mirror UK:

    ⁠⁠https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-nod-betrayed-dads-guilt-11074763⁠⁠

    Manchester Evening News:

    ⁠⁠https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/20-years-shafilea-ahmed-murder-27321857⁠⁠

    DailyMail:

    ⁠⁠https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6918853/Brutal-truth-honour-killing-17-year-old-Shafilea-Ahmed-told-chilling-documentary.html ⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2184750/Shafilea-Ahmeds-father-briefcase-gold-bars-flee-justice-moment.html⁠⁠

    Birmingham Ma

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    59 mins
  • Minisode 7: Shattered Dreams
    Aug 21 2024

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    TRIGGER WARNING: Listener discretion is advised.

    Today’s case is a gut-wrenching one, highlighting the grim fate of a young girl named Fatima Furiro, ensnared in the vicious cycle of child labor and abuse in Pakistan.

    Her story is a brutal reminder of the systemic injustices faced by vulnerable children.

    Join us as we uncover the heart-wrenching details of Fatima's ordeal.

    Note: For an optimal listening experience, increase the playback speed to 1.1x.



    Resources:

    Sign the petition

    ⁠https://chng.it/8rbtLBfPN9⁠

    YouTube:

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEo98A85jZ4⁠

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6eBxOQysMk⁠

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRj_HmqsEz4⁠

    ARY NEWS:

    ⁠https://arynews.tv/fatima-maid-abused-torture-blog/⁠

    ⁠https://arynews.tv/fatima-rizwana-torture-case-pakistan/⁠

    Geo News:

    ⁠https://www.geo.tv/latest/505455-another-minor-tortured-ranipur-notable-accused-of-killing-torturing-10-year-old-domestic-helper⁠

    Dawn:

    ⁠https://www.dawn.com/news/1771025/khairpur-maid-case-exhumation-postmortem-of-9-year-old-girls-body-completed-says-official⁠

    Aaj TV:

    ⁠https://english.aaj.tv/news/30339813/fatima-murder-case-asad-shahs-dna-samples-match-in-forensic-analysis⁠

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  • Ep 16: Murder without Borders (Part 2)
    Aug 7 2024

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    This week's episode is the conclusion of the Rafay family triple murders.

    Join us as we explore the court proceedings and hear Atif Rafay and Sebastian Burns confess and share details of this sick plot in their own words.

    Click the link below, if you haven't heard Part 1 of this case

    ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RefP2J0URLb⁠

    Special thanks to the Fifth Estate for providing the audio clips for this case! https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.4331947

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  • Ep 15: Murder without Borders (Part 1)
    Jul 30 2024

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    This week's episode dives into a controversial case that spans two countries, involving the tragic murder of the Rafay family in one country and the collection of crucial evidence in another.

    The intersection of international jurisdictions adds layers of complexity to this already challenging case.

    Join us for part 1 as we explore what happened and investigate potential suspects.

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  • Minisode 6: Hidden Deception - Tragedy Along Laylani Canal
    Apr 24 2024

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    Today case uncovers the chilling tale of the Lalyani Canal murders, a heartbreaking saga of family betrayal and unspeakable loss.

    Join us as we journey through Kasur and uncover the depths of a father's descent into darkness.


    The News: ⁠https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1115798-man-kills-his-four-minor-children⁠

    Aj News: ⁠https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30335751/lahore-father-kills-four-children-by-pushing-them-into-canal⁠

    Dunya News: ⁠https://dunyanews.tv/en/Crime/760161-Dead-bodies-of-three-siblings-recovered-from-canal⁠

    NDTV: ⁠https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pakistan-man-kills-his-4-children-files-kidnapping-case-to-deceive-cops-4445781

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  • Minisode 5: Pervert on the Prowl
    Apr 3 2024

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    While on a casual jog near her house in Ireland, a young woman with down syndrome is attacked and violated by a pervert who encountered this woman purely by chance.

    In this minisode of Crime Stories of Pakistan, join us as we uncover this exasperating incident and the case which made Pakistan finally get serious about using its sex offenders registry.

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  • Episode 14: Lost Voices
    Mar 29 2024

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    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including assault and legal injustices. Listener discretion is advised.

    In this episode, we explore the heart-wrenching ordeal of Shamina, a young woman whose life is forever altered by a tragic incident in the quiet village of Daggar, nestled in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

    Join us as we witness Shamina and her mother, Zarina, grappling with the aftermath of a heinous crime that shakes their world to its core.

    Explore the lost voices of those who have been failed by a broken system as we delve into the complexities amidst a landscape of broken promises.

    * For privacy reasons, some names have been altered or modified in the following account. *

    *Jigra pronunciation may differ but a Jirga essentially refers to a gathering of men meeting to deliberate and adjudicate over an issue. It is called a jirga in Pushto, ‘majlis’ in Persian, a ‘panchayat’ in Punjabi and Hindi and ‘faislo’ in Sindhi. *

    Resources:

    • Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Annual Report. HRCP Publications
    • Abdullah, T. Articles or Statements in Dawn. Tahira Abdullah is a well-known Pakistani human rights activist whose insights into women's rights issues are invaluable for understanding the challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence. ⁠https://www.dawn.com/news/1728275⁠
    • Malik, U. Interviews or Publications in The Guardian. Usama Malik, a respected human rights lawyer, offers expert commentary on legal reforms and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Pakistan. ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/dec/30/pakistan-court-frees-rapist-after-he-agrees-deal-to-marry-his-victim⁠
    • Express Tribune. Articles on Violence Against Women in Pakistan. ⁠https://tribune.com.pk/story/2393827/acquittal-in-rape-case-on-compromise-challenged-in-sc⁠
    • United Nations. Reports on Gender Equality and Women's Rights in Pakistan.
    • Legal Documentation from Relevant Court Cases in Pakistan.


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