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Love pours in for Qandeel Baloch

Qandeel Baloch was strangled to death by her brother in Multan earlier today

Entertainment Desk July 16, 2016

The social media celebrity was killed her brother earlier today. PHOTO: NEWSTRIBE

Internet sensation Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother in cold blood in Multan on Saturday.

Though she was subjected to misogynist abuse online, Qandeel won praise by a segment of youth for her forthright attitude.

Qandeel Baloch killed by brother in Multan

Twitter has been abuzz with reactions after hearing about Qandeel's demise over 'honour'.

Its sickening to see some weirdos celebrating Qandeel Baloch's murder. I was never a fan of her antics but a murder can never be justified

— Mansoor Ali Khan (@_Mansoor_Ali) July 16, 2016

Extremely shocking to know of Qandeel Baloch murder! @CMShehbaz and @smucmo under Salman Sufi MUST take STRICT action!

— Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) July 16, 2016

#QandeelBaloch killed in an #honorkilling- how many women have to die before we pass the Anti Honor Killing Bill?

Have you ever heard of a sister murder her brother over his beghairati? No? Thought so. Not about honor, but patriarchy! #qandeelbaloch

— Meesha Shafi (@itsmeeshashafi) July 16, 2016

— Sharmeen Obaid (@sharmeenochinoy) July 16, 2016

She didn't conform to the norm, outspoken& unapologetic, silenced 4 ever. Shocked & saddened at #QandeelBaloch's murder

— Sharmila faruqi (@sharmilafaruqi) July 16, 2016

Spoke to Qandeel Balouch last night! she was so sweet and excited and ALIVE! This is horrible.When does this stop!

Whatever personal opinions people had on #QandeelBaloch - there is no justification for murder. Her brother should be hung!

— Maheen Taseer (@MaheenTaseer) July 16, 2016

— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) July 16, 2016

Some think #qandeelbaloch is a symbol of moral and social decay and some r holding her up as a symbol of empowerment. You're all idiots.

— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) July 14, 2016

Sickening & condemnable murder of Qandeel Baloch. Killing of women on one pretext or another has become endemic in Pakistan. Disturbing.

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) July 16, 2016

Died fighting stereotypes,taboos.#QandeelBaloch ,a brave and gutsy woman. A rebel.They killed her.Silenced a voice that wasn't subservient.

— Ayesha (@Ayeshaspeaksnow) July 16, 2016

Plot thickens: Qandeel Baloch was once married and has a son

Was this expected???? #RIP #shotdead #qandeelbaloch... https://t.co/QpaVNQhO7P

— NADIA HUSSAIN (@NADIAHUSSAIN_NH) July 16, 2016

Qandeel confirmed that she was under threat and had told The Express Tribune, “I know I will not be provided security and I am not feeling secured here so have decided to move abroad with my parents after Eidul Fitr.”

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COMMENTS (17)

NKAli | 8 years ago | Reply Why was she forced into a marriage not of her choice? Islam permits a woman to also have her say in choosing a partner. Why does Baloch tradition obviate that important point? Today in our Pakistan the government is not there and a 'free-for-all' environment prevails. All customs and traditions must be in accordance with the Ahadees if we are to go ahead as a nation and not as tribals or castes. It's very simple and easy to follow. Salams

TZ | 8 years ago | Reply The agonising truth of our intolerant society and radicalisation towards self proclaimed acts are spilling too high on the women at large. Anything that involves religious claimants their gurus or anti religious portrayal of the immoral activities, being challenged by anyone are made silent for ever, whether that goes for a philanthropist or a publicity starved individual, all have the same end, being killed by the religious rebellions or their hypnotised followers..

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Mostly Bull | 8 years ago | Reply @ Babu: take care of your Qohones my man; Qavi's Qlaws are reachin out for you.

Allleyt | 8 years ago | Reply Example of a society following a cult instead of using brain and rational thinking . And funny her brother thinks wholeheartedly he did good in the name of Islam . same goes for those 70-80% Pakistanis who want Sharia to be imposed..instead of using God given Aql

Babu | 8 years ago | Reply Good Riddance. Another Bagherat member of the Liberal Brigade bites the dust.

salman | 8 years ago | Reply Well Indians should rather more worry about their rape rate in their country than talking about Pakistan. P.S not to mention yesterday when their Gold man was hacked to death for pretty same reason as of Qandeer Baloch.

shoaib karamat | 8 years ago | Reply Hmm.. to be honest #qandeel is social media heartbeat, on the other hand she was a great source of re-engineeried people ideallogy towards female of our society.Decision stands upon us ...

Hameed Shaheen | 8 years ago | Reply Qandeel's murder shows total blindness of law in the country; it is shameful.

guilty pleasure | 8 years ago | Reply She was everyones guilty pleasure. She had millions of followers on social media. The same people that loved insulting her loved watching her too. Its plain hypocrisy. She died too young, whatever she did she did. May Allah forgive her and may the culprit who perpetrated this crime get an exemplary punishment.

DNiwasi | 8 years ago | Reply Cowards who were afraid of her, who could not debate her, who do not believe in justice and freedom killed her, a person with style, beauty, intelligence and wit.

saman h | 8 years ago | Reply I think qindeel is a innocent person in her inner.lot of models are deeply welgur from her,I wonder what was the problem with her when she is exposed herself every day.I prey for her GOd give her very deep peace and happiness in after death world.saman h

SHAH | 8 years ago | Reply This bearded Crook Qawi even was threatening women on his TV interview and still adamant that women will be punished like this if they dont keep mouth shut and offer extra respect to crook mullahs like him; he has actually said that women will be exterminated like Qandeel was; He may have organized thru the brother;;

Gaurav | 8 years ago | Reply She was berated by most pakistani for her outspoken and her wish to live her life on her terms. Now love pours in as she was no more.

Bunny Rabbit | 8 years ago | Reply If this is the case of popular known aware girls in Pak then I can imagine whats going on with the lesser known ' common ' folk.

Bunny Rabbit | 8 years ago | Reply Poor thing deserved a better death at least if not a better life . 25 is too young to die . RIP dear

Point | 8 years ago | Reply The way media was bringing her for ratings in shows and making her speak stupid things to make fun of her on line and things like that made her life miserable and reach to this sad position. Media has been responsible for making fun of controversial people and using their life to earn money. The way media made fun of her story by saying she is lying then saying stuff against her. Now this all hes lead to the murder of this innocent woman who if properly helped and not made fun of would have taken positive steps in life. Society, men, discouragement, media all together has made life miserable for people.

Uza Syed | 8 years ago | Reply Frankly you all her responsible for her murder. She was an idiot seeking attention believing her antics would give a break into modelling and you all used her stupidity for entertainment. You all could not be so naive not to see this coming considering the mindset of our tribal society and its screwed up sense of honour. Shame on both the so called liberals and the crazy killers. What a dishonor for us all. Shame.

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