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Pakistani model killed after offending conservatives
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Pakistani investigators and journalists gather around the blood-stained car of famous Sufi singer Amjad Sabri after an attack in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 22, 2016. Pakistani police say gunmen have killed a famous Sufi singer in the southern port city of Karachi. Police officer Arif Mahar says Sabri was shot several times Wednesday while driving in his car. Sabri's brother, who was also in the car, was wounded. (Associated Press/Shakil Adil)
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akistani police say fashion model Qandeel Baloch, who recently stirred controversy by posting pictures of herself with a Muslim cleric on social media, has been killed by her brother.
Police spokeswoman Nabila Ghazanfar says police were alerted to the killing Saturday and are investigating.
Baloch offended many conservatives by posting pictures of herself with Mufti Qavi, a prominent cleric. She said the two of them enjoyed soft drinks and cigarettes together during the daylight hours in the holy month of Ramadan, when practicing Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
Qavi denied the allegations, saying he only met with her to discuss the teachings of Islam.
Previously on June 22, another artist was murdered. Pakistani police say gunmen have killed a famous Sufi singer in the southern port city of Karachi. Police officer Arif Mahar says Sabri was shot several times Wednesday while driving in his car. Sabri's brother, who was also in the car, was wounded.
Hundreds of Pakistani woman are murdered by family members each year in so-called honor killings, which are seen as punishment for violating conservative norms. (ags)
