Pakistan Arrests Suspect in Viral Honor Killing Video
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A viral video depicts an honor killing in Pakistan's Balochistan province. A couple, who married against their families' wishes, were shot and killed on the orders of a local tribal council. Authorities have arrested a suspect under terrorism laws. The video shows the woman, holding a Quran, requesting to be shot. Honor killings, where family members murder relatives to restore family honor, remain a significant issue in Pakistan, with approximately 1,000 women killed annually. Despite legal reforms, perpetrators often escape punishment due to a controversial pardon clause.
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