Pakistan tightens law on 'honour' killings and removes forgiveness loophole

Pakistan's parliament has passed a law that stiffens the penalty for convicted "honour" killers and closes a loophole that often allowed them to go free.

Pakistan tightens law on 'honour' killings and removes forgiveness loophole

Pakistan's parliament has passed a law that stiffens the penalty for convicted "honour" killers and closes a loophole that often allowed them to go free.

The Bill was passed after a raucous debate that lasted nearly four hours, with some of the loudest opposition coming from hard-line Islamist politicians.

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