In Pakistan six people have been arrested in yet another case of "honour" killing, a brutal patriarchal practise still prevalent in the country. Two sisters, 24-year-old Arooj Abbas and 21-year-old Aneesa Abbas who were Spanish citizens with Pakistani origins were allegedly tortured and killed by gunshot.

'Honour' killing: Pakistani-origin Spanish sister duo murdered, 6 including husbands arrested for murder

In Pakistan, honour killings are a horrifying reality and the country's legal system does little to provide justice to the victims. The country has an overlapping legal system, one that functions on both Islamic law and British common law.

Pakistan: 'Honour' killings rise as country stays stuck between Islamic and British common law

Filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava is set to direct a film on the late Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch, the makers announced on Tuesday. Producers Vikas Sharma and Sunny Khanna, along with Shrivastava have acquired the rights to the book "The Sensational Life and Death of Qandeel Baloch" by Pakistani journalist Sanam Maher and published by Aleph.

Indian filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava to direct a film on the tragic death of Pakistan's Qandeel Baloch

Qandeel Baloch's killer set to walk free as Lahore court acquits the Pakistani social media star's brother in the 'honour killing' case. Baloch's brother Muhammad Waseem was acquitted after parents' pardon. WION Anas Mallick brings you more insights.

Pakistan: Lahore HC acquits Qandeel Baloch's brother for killing her

Qandeel Baloch was Pakistan's first social media star. In 2016, she was murdered by her brother in the name of 'family honour'. 6 years on, the brother has been acquitted. Palki Sharma tells you how Pak has failed the victim even in death.

Gravitas: Qandeel Baloch's killer cleared of all charges

The killer of the Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has been acquitted. In September 2019, the court sentenced Qandeel’s brother to life imprisonment for killing her in the name of “honour” in 2016.

Pakistani court acquits Qandeel Baloch's killer on parents’ pardon

A Pakistani court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the murder case of social media personality Qandeel Baloch. The verdict will be announced tomorrow, reported Dawn.

Pakistan court reserves verdict in Qandeel Baloch case, verdict tomorrow

Girls in Pakistan are 'born to stay home and follow traditions,' he said adding, 'shockingly, this tradition has reached America's shores'

Trump talks of 'need to speak against honour killings', refers to Qandeel Baloch murder