A woman along with her colleagues killed her husband by placing a noose around his neck while he was sleeping in Hafizabad on Sunday.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, the deceased identified as Bashir Ahmed had made a love marriage with Tayyaba some times ago.
But, the relationship between Bashir and his wife Tayyaba had soured over time, the police sources said.
The accused woman along with her accomplice Saddam and an unidentified individual are suspected in the killing.
The Hafizabad police have launched an investigation into the matter and raids to arrest the murderers.
Reporter: Mian Mazhar