Abstract
This paper aimed to investigate various socio-cultural values about the prevalence of honor killing in tribal areas of Pakistan. Through purposive sampling method, 37 respondents were selected consisting upon ‘Maliks’, FATA lawyers, and government officials from political administration. Data was collected through in-depth interview in the native language of the respondents which was translated into English, analyzed and discussed. The study concluded that tribal people had strict adherence to customary practices with beliefs in chastity and virginity of women. Moreover, doubtful and suspicious behaviours on part of women and incest relationship were not tolerated in the study area and local people restore their lost honor with blood which could never lead towards revenge. Rumors about dishonoring and its presentation in the media deteriorated the situations about honor killing. Creating education with regard to human loss, and interpretation of virginity by revisiting cultural and physical milieu was presented policy recommendations in light of the study.