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KARACHI (Sept 2): The Sindh High Court disposed of a petition seeking the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the Mir Raza murder case, assuring the counsel of the affected family that the investigating officer would use all available resources in accordance with the law and that other agencies could be contacted if necessary.
In the written order, Justice Jafar Raza noted that the investigating officer had assured the court that every possible effort would be made to complete the investigation.
“The investigation officer in this case has affected appearance before us and has very categorically stated that he has been making his best possible efforts to investigate the matter and shall use all resources at his disposal, including engaging with other law enforcement/investigative agencies if the law mandates, to conclude the investigation impartially, fairly and expeditiously,” the order said.
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The court further observed that the petitioner could use all legal remedies available to ensure a transparent and fair investigation.
“The Petitioners are at liberty to avail all remedies available to them under the law to ensure that the investigation is carried out in a manner which is fair, impartial, efficient and transparent. They may further avail their remedy in accordance with law, in case they are dissatisfied with the investigation upon its conclusion,” it said.
The court also observed that while the Commission has commenced proceedings, the learned counsel for the Petitioner did not seriously contest the formation of the Commission.
The counsel for the aggrieved family, Jibran Nasir, severely reacted against the disposition of the application, saying, “With utmost respect for the Honourable Sindh High Court, we disagree with its judgment in our petition seeking a JIT in the #MirRaza case and reserve our right to appeal.”
With utmost respect for the Honourable Sindh High Court, we disagree with its judgment in our petition seeking a JIT in the #MirRaza case and reserve our right to appeal.
— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) September 2, 2026
Our disagreement concerns the approach adopted and the scope of constitutional review.
On his X account, Nasir added that the judgment conflates two distinct exercises—deciding disputed facts under Art 199, and examining admitted, documented, or officially established facts to determine if an investigation has been compromised. He hinted that he would file an appeal.
