The state has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of Qandeel Baloch’s brother Waseem Azeem, Parliamentary Secretary for Law Maleeka Bokhari said in a tweet. Waseem Azeem was convicted of Qadeel’s murder in 2016.

“The state has filed an appeal against the acquittal in the Qandeel Baloch case. The Hon Supreme Court of Pakistan has an opport [opportunity] to set an imp precedent in cases of such brutal murders. The PTI Government led by PM Imran Khan continues to stand for the protection of the rights of women & girls,” the tweet read.

The Multan Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) acquitted Waseem Azeem on Feburary 14. The verdict was announced on the basis of an agreement between the parties and on retraction of statements recorded by the witnesses.

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