WorldNews Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani lawmakers on Thursday passed a law that stiffens the penalty for convicted "honor" killers and closed a loophole that often allowed them to go free, in a move aimed at stemming the growing number of such killings. The bill was passed after a raucous debate that lasted nearly four hours, with some of the loudest opposition coming from hard-line Islamist lawmakers. They wanted the Islamic Ideology Council, a body of conservative Muslim clerics, to weigh in on it before becoming law. Supporters of the bill flatly refused, saying the council, which once ruled it was permissible for a man to "lightly" beat his wife, routinely vetoes legislation aimed at protecting women. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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