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Honour killings is the term given to the murder of a relative, usually female, for bringing about supposed disgrace to the family.
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SINGAPORE – She was called Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian – a social media celebrity and activist who generated much controversy with her outfits, poses and behaviour, seen as less-than-pious in her country.
The young woman’s name? Qandeel Baloch, a fake identity which she used to shield her family’s reputation from the conservatism of the country. But one day in 2016, the media revealed her to be Fouzia Azeem – and her family started to come under fire.
