Initiating the discussion, vice chairperson (DCHD) Malik Anwar-ul-Haq pointed out that honour killings is not simply the crime against the women, in fact it enveloped entire society within its domain. Such matters, no matter how intense or delicate they may be, concern each and every citizen of the country, he maintained. He also questioned whether we as a civilisation were willing to register our name in developed societies of the world or do we still permit degeneration.

Begam Abida Hussain, former minister for population welfare, while addressing the seminar said that more than half of the population of the country is still unaware of its rights despite being the citizens of a democratic state. She was of the view that the state of insecurity within the society depicts the failure of the system. She said the successive governments had been utilising the laws introduced by the British during their reign and the present government is no exception. Being obsolete, these laws are not effective enough to strengthen and enforce law and order in the country, which is making the situation even worse, she added.

Emphasising equality of all before the law, she said that every citizen of the country should be subjected to law of the land equally. She also maintained the information handling should be done with complete responsibility as a slight mistreatment of information can result in serious consequences. She observed that literacy would be helpful in developing more tolerant and democratic norms in the society. She said that education should be provided to the children regardless of gender. She also appreciated the initiatives taken by the concerned sections of society against honour killings.

Chairman HRCP, Afrasiab Khattak, while making his point of view, urged to consider the hilarious-cum-paradoxical bond between 'honour' and 'killing'. He pointed out the weakening of the state institutions owing to which tribalism is gaining strength. To substantiate his argument he mentioned the process of Lashkarization (militancy) in the recent years and the increasing lawlessness in the country. He applauded the role of the civil society in providing impetus to the reform movements. He also suggested the government to enforce law and fulfil its obligation to the poor.

Dr. Mubashir Hassan former finance minister, described the importance of women in the society and condemned the inequality on gender basis. Mentioning the deteriorating living conditions for women, he said the quality of life if not enjoyed is equivalent to death.

Discussing the economic factors, which influence social behaviours, he compared the tribal societies with those of the present ones. He said the male possesses a woman in an economically deprived society and he tends to use and abuse her, making her life worse than that of an animal. Such are the males who support the idea of honour killing, he added.

Commenting on the lawlessness he condemned the shameful assault on the Supreme Court by government supporters. He favoured the need to create free working conditions for women and appreciated women rights movements in the country, for it will help to eliminate the elements of personalising the situations, religious exploitations and gender bias.

Senator Aitazaz Ahsan was also expected to address the seminar. But he sent his apology along with his message, which was delivered by Muhammed Tehseen, executive director South Asia Partnership (SAP). He in his message condemned the delay from the government senators on the legislation against honour killings. He also ensured full support on behalf of PPP on the matter at hand and appreciated the campaign of Democratic Commission of Human Development against honour killings.
Towards the end of the event, Asma Jahangir in ambitious notes rejuvenated the spirit of the campaign. She mentioned the murder case of late Samia Imran and condemned the deliberate hesitation from the government senators over the arrest of the culprits. She identified the country's elite into two categories namely vadera (the feudal) and bureaucracy. Present status of the country is more likely to be called feudalism, she added and criticised the two-faced policy of the government. While describing the patriarchal structure of the country, she outrightly rejected any attempt to promote 'talibanisation' in the state. She vowed not to let go of Samia Imran murder case and addressed the women present at the occasion to fight for their rights and take active part in the development of the country.

Closing the session, host of the seminar Sheeraz Raj thanked speakers and the audience for participating in the event and appreciated their contributions for making it successful.