Brother of Pakistan social media star Qandeel Baloch sentenced to life for 'honour killing'
A Pakistan court on Friday convicted the brother of social media star Qandeel Baloch of her murder, a 2016 killing that sparked a change in laws and ignited fierce debate over the prevalence of `honour killings` of women. A court in the eastern city of Multan found Muhammad Waseem guilty of the murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment, his lawyer told Reuters.
Sep 27, 2019, 14:16 PM IST
Parents of murdered Pakistan social media star Qandeel Baloch pardon sons, want case to end
Qandeel Baloch was allegedly murdered by her brother Waseem who is said to have confessed later and claim that he had committed the crime to protect the 'honour' of his family.
Aug 22, 2019, 07:22 AM IST
Qandeel Baloch murder case takes new turn as father changes statement
The high-profile murder of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has taken a new turn after her father retracted his earlier statement and refused to testify against one of the suspects, prompting the police to register a case against him.
Jan 26, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
British-Pakistani woman strangulated: Autopsy report
A British-Pakistani woman, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances, was strangulated as she had a bruise mark on the neck and blood-stained froth was leaking from her mouth, according to an autopsy report, raising suspicions that she was a victim of "honour killing".
Jul 29, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
Pak police arrest Qandeel's sister, cousin
Pakistani police today arrested sister and cousin of Qandeel Baloch for their "possible involvement" in the murder of the social media celebrity.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch's father wants son to be 'shot'
Pakistani social media sensation Qandeel Baloch's father said his son, who killed the model-cum-actress for honour, should be "shot on sight".
Jul 22, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
PML-N to pass law against honour killing, says PM Nawaz Sharif's daughter
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-(Nawaz) plans to pass the much delayed legislation against "honour killings" within weeks in the wake of the murder of outspoken social media star Qandeel Baloch.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
Pakistani cop probing Qandeel Baloch's murder suspended, woman officer appointed
A police official probing the murder of Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was suspended for poor investigation and negligence and a woman inspector has been assigned to complete the task, officials said on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
In rare move, Pakistan bars family from ''forgiving'' son for honour killing
Pakistani authorities have barred the family of a murdered social media celebrity from legally "forgiving" their son for strangling her, sources said, in a rare stand against the so-called practice of "honour killings".
Jul 19, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
Qandeel Baloch was disappointed with Pakistan, wanted Indian citizenship! – Know why
Qandeel shot to fame in 2014 through her self-promotion and suggestive 'selfies' posted on social media.
Jul 18, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Qandeel Baloch murder: Brother arrested by Pak police
Brother of Qandeel Baloch statement after the arrest. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Jul 17, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Qandeel Baloch murder: Brother arrested by police, admits to killing her for 'family honour'
Here's the latest.
Jul 17, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
Qandeel Baloch murder: Rakhi Sawant asks Pakistan PM Sharif to learn from Modi
Here's what Rakhi has to say!
Jul 16, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch killed by brother
Qandeel Baloch who was in the news recently for her bold social media outing, has been reportedly killed by her brother named Wasim on Friday night.
Jul 16, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Shocking! Pakistani sensation Qandeel Baloch killed by brother—Details inside
Qandeel Baloch killed by brother!
Jul 16, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
Shocking! Qandeel Baloch's ex-husband makes startling revelations about her—Read more
Here's a shocking revelation!
Jul 15, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Pakistan's internet sensation Qandeel Baloch plans to leave the country? – Read more
The 25-year-old self-proclaimed model stirred controversy after she posed selfies on social media with Mufti Abdul Qawi last month.
Jul 05, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
READ: How Mahendra Singh Dhoni 'bowled over' this Pakistani model with his calmness
Notably, Mathira is often in news in Pakistani due to her massive praise for India's limited-overs skipper.
Jun 24, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Cleric suspended after selfies with Pakistan`s `Kim Kardashian`
Mufti Abdul Qavi was widely ridiculed when social media starlet Qandeel Baloch uploaded the pictures along with a video of herself with the preacher, wearing his hat and pouting.
Jun 23, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Pakistani internet sensation Qandeel Baloch stirs controversy by clicking selfie with Mufti Abdul Qavi
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs on Wednesday suspended Mufti Abdul Qawi's Ruet-e-Hilal Committee membership.
Jun 23, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
