Sadly yes; and it happens way too often.
I used to think it was a byproduct of a society 4 decades in war. Indo-Pak wars lasted a few months, can you imagine 4 decades and what it will do to the people? But it is also a byproduct of a society where people leave all decisions to be made by the clergy, rather than looking into the matter themselves.
Also, Karzai doesn't hang enough people who get caught, or this wouldn't happen as often.