Deadly attack: Qandeel Baloch’s murder condemned

LAHORE:  

The Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) on Saturday condemned the murder of model Qandeel Baloch.

In a statement, the PCSW said, “The horrendous incident is far from novel. Women across the country are targeted by their families as well as others for daring to express themselves or challenge decisions regarding their lives.”

“The PCSW reiterates that the state cannot allow any individual or group to take law into its own hands, or to incite others to such actions. The PCSW calls upon the Police and Prosecution Departments to take strict action in this case, as well as all cases of honour killing, and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice without inordinate delays.”

Published in The Express Tribune, July 17^th, 2016.