Qandeel’s brother stated that the court’s decision had been delayed, adding that keeping him in the prison prior to the verdict was not judicious. Meanwhile, Qandeel’s parents submitted their affidavits in the court in which they ‘forgave’ the accused and consented to his release. Waseem, Qandeel’s brother, had fled the scene at the time of the murder and later recorded his statement before the magistrate under Section 164. ‘REJECT COMPROMISES, APOLOGY’:Later in the day, Information Minister Fawad said, “Such cases must be treated as Fasad-Fil-Arz in the interest of Public. Court must reject such compromises and proceed under the law, I call upon Punjab Govt to take full ownership of the case, accused must be punished,” he tweeted.

Source: Pakistan Today September 29, 2018 17:36 UTC