The brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has been jailed for life, three years after her murder. Waseem confessed to strangling Ms Baloch, 26, in July 2016.

Qandeel Baloch case: Accused Waseem ‘is a free man now’ Waseem, 38, was released from jail in Multan after being acquitted on Monday.

The brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has been acquitted of her murder. Muhammed Waseem was sentenced to life in prison after confessing to killing Ms Baloch - dubbed the Kim ...

Qandeel Baloch, described as Pakistan's Kim Kardashian because of her huge following, died in 2016. Her brother cited "family honor" in a confession.

Waseem admitted in a 2016 media conference organised by police that he strangled his 26-year-old sister due to her social media activities. Six other people, including two of Baloch’s other ...

Pakistani police officers present Waseem Azeem, the brother of slain model Qandeel Baloch in Multan, Pakistan, in 2016. Asim Tanveer / AP file ...

Waseem Azeem was arrested in 2016 after he confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, 26, for posting what he called "shameful" pictures on Facebook.

Qandeel Baloch's parents told the court they forgave Waseem and Aslam Shaheen, who are on trial for the apparent honour killing.

The brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has been jailed for life, three years after her murder. Waseem confessed to strangling Ms Baloch, 26, in July 2016.