Noor Muqaddam

Noor Muqaddam was a Pakistani woman whose tragic murder in July 2021 drew widespread attention to issues of gender-based violence in the country. Her death highlighted the extreme dangers faced by women who reject advances from men, as well as the pervasive culture of misogyny. The case garnered significant media coverage, culminating in a high-profile trial that led to the conviction of her killer, Zahir Jaffer, who was sentenced to death. The public outcry surrounding her murder has sparked discussions about the need for systemic change in societal attitudes towards women and the urgent need for effective measures to combat violence against them.