Killing of Qandeel Baloch shocks Pakistani society

Ms Baloch, 26, who was renowned for posting revealing pictures on online was killed in Multan.

Police say the killing took place on Friday night.

"The brother was also there last night and the family told us that he strangled her to death," a police official  told the AFP news agency.

Earlier, some TV channels had reported that Qandeel was shot by her brother named as Waseem. He had fled the scene.

According to local press Qandeel was in Multan to visit her parents as her father had been unwell, and spent Eid with her family.

There was widespread condemnation of the killing which in parts of the country has become all too common.

Qandeel Baloch killed by her brother.
Over the family's honor.
I'm sure the family's honor is now saved by having a murderer in the house.

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) July 16, 2016

Qandeel Baloch created herself & media gave her more space. Nothing wrong with either of that. Whats wrong is murder https://t.co/a5Rv8uuasE

— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) July 16, 2016

Qandeel's brother who police say murdered her, fled and is on the run. Like a rat. No 'honour' here.

— Hasan Zaidi (@hyzaidi) July 16, 2016

Sad & outraged re Qandeel Baloch murder. No 'honour' in this.She was fearless.We sampled her for @SwetShopBoys - RIP https://t.co/YyTbgO8Vjm

— Riz Ahmed (@rizmc) July 16, 2016

Silencing those who speak up. RIP Qandeel Baloch.

— Benazir Shah (@Benazir_Shah) July 16, 2016

Qandeel Baloch brought laughters and fun to the life of millions of Pakistanis, she was open about her views and that made her controversial

— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaGeoNews) July 16, 2016

Doesn't matter how Qandeel Baloch's character was but death like this wasn't what she deserved. Disgusting.

— Aemun. (@KaliiJenner) July 16, 2016

I hated Qandeel Baloch but I can never wish that upon any human. Terrible news.

— Osama Bin Liaqat Mir (@oblmir) July 16, 2016