Qandeel Baloch, a popular model known for pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable behavior for women in Pakistan, was likely strangled in an honor killing on Friday. Though Baloch’s ...

She was known as Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian, a social media star who courted controversy. One year on, why has no one stood trial for her killing?

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MULTAN, Pakistan — The brother of slain Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch on Sunday confessed to strangling her for “family honor” because she posted “shameful” pictures on Facebook. Baloch, who had ...

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Earlier this month, Baloch sought protection from government, saying she was receiving anonymous death threats. Hundreds of Pakistani woman are murdered by family members each year in so-called honor ...