Police in Karachi have arrested a man for the alleged murder of his pregnant wife in Shah Faisal Colony.

The victim, Laila, was reportedly three months pregnant.

According to family members, Laila was stabbed in the neck. Her father stated that Laila and the accused, Abdullah, had a love marriage in June 2024, and both worked together at a call center.

He claimed that Abdullah informed him that Laila had cut her hand, but upon arriving at the hospital, he found her dead with a slit throat.

Laila’s sister alleged that her sister had been subjected to domestic violence by her husband.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. A post-mortem report is awaited to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.