Last week the law minister announced that bills aimed at tackling loopholes that facilitate "honour" killings would soon be voted on by parliament. The murder earlier in Huly of Pakistan social media star Qandeel Baloch (pictured) by her brother, who said it was for "honour", provoked international shock and revulsion. Earlier this month the murder of social media star Qandeel Baloch by her brother, who said it was for "honour", provoked international shock and revulsion. "Honour" killings -- a custom in which a relative is killed by another for bringing the family dishonour -- are a near daily occurrence in Pakistan. Rights groups and politicians have for years called for tougher laws to tackle perpetrators of violence against women in Pakistan.

Source: Thanhnien News July 26, 2016 11:03 UTC