Story highlights Social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch's brother confesses to her murder

Waseem Baloch charged with crime against the state

He says he did it because "girls are born to stay at home"

(CNN) The brother of Pakistani social media star, Qandeel Baloch, who expressed pride for having killed his sister, has been charged with a crime against the state for the so-called "honor" killing, according to a police report.

The rare charge against Waseem Baloch, who confessed to killing one of Pakistan's most famous and controversial online celebrities because "girls are born to stay home," was included in a charging document obtained by CNN.

The count under Section 311 of the Pakistan's Penal Code makes the state an applicant against Waseem Baloch, meaning that he cannot be pardoned even if the victim's relatives -- in this case, his parents as well -- forgive the killer.

"The provision was inserted into the penal code in 2004 and it was specifically with regards to murder committed in the name of honor," Sahar Bandial, an attorney based in Lahore told CNN.

"Under Islamic law, murder is seen as a forgivable act, however due to this provision, it is treated as a crime against the state. Crimes against the state are unforgivable. Legal heirs cannot forgive the perpetrator of the crime or receive any monetary compensation. The state steps in and becomes the prosecutor since the crime is so heinous that the state will not allow this offense to be compounded."

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