Qandeel Baloch murder case: Four witnesses record statements

Qandeel Baloch murder case: Four witnesses record statements
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Summary Later the court adjourned hearing till Sep 24.

(Dunya News) – Prosecution’s witnesses on Monday recorded statements in social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch Murder case.

As per details garnered, a session court in Multan resumed hearing of the case today.

As the hearing progressed, four prosecution’s witnesses named Naqsha Nawees, Irfan Hayat and two other persons recorded their statements.

Mufti Abul Qavi, Haq Nawaz and other accused were also present in the court.

Later, the court adjourned hearing till Sep 24.

Qandeel was social media sensation who also posed for selfies with Mufti Abdul Qavi in an incident that saw him swiftly rebuked by the religious affairs ministry.

Her murder reignited calls for action against so-called "honour killings", in which a victim is killed by a close relative -- who could subsequently be pardoned by another family member under Pakistan law.

In October parliament passed a law aimed at removing the ability to forgive "honour" killers. But critics contend some loopholes still exist. 

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