CM Murad approves request to extend Mir Raza judicial commission’s tenure

The tenure of the one-member judicial commission probing the death of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has been extended until October 15, as the panel continues examining alleged lapses in the investigation and medical examination of the case, Aaj News reported on Monday.

The commission’s one-month term expired on September 27. According to its registrar, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a summary to extend its tenure until October 15, while formal notification of the extension will require approval from the Sindh Cabinet.

The commission, headed by Sindh High Court Justice Omar Sial, has currently adjourned proceedings until October 2 to allow completion of statements from remaining witnesses and work on its final report.

During its proceedings, the commission has raised questions over the handling of evidence and the performance of the initial investigation team. It has also examined discrepancies in the first post-mortem and issues surrounding the constitution of medical boards.

The commission has expressed concern over the handling of CCTV footage from the crime scene. During earlier proceedings, it was told that 52 cameras were installed around the area but footage from only one camera had initially been obtained. The commission also questioned the circumstances in which part of the crime scene was set on fire.

Justice Sial has also questioned the performance of the first investigation team and summoned senior officials over issues relating to the investigation and medical examination.

The commission has examined alleged discrepancies in Mir Raza’s first post-mortem report, with police surgeon Dr Summaiyya Syed pointing out deficiencies in the report. A subsequent post-mortem reportedly ruled out suicide, according to earlier court proceedings.

The commission has also raised concerns over the constitution and functioning of medical boards and summoned senior health officials, including Health Secretary Tahir Hussain Sangi and Director General Health Shehryar Memon, according to the information provided by the commission.

Mir Raza’s sister Alishba and family lawyer Jibran Nasir have said they would approach the court seeking the formation of an empowered joint investigation team (JIT) to identify and arrest those responsible for his death, citing shortcomings in the police investigation.

Case background

Mir Raza Ali, a young businessman, went missing on July 28, 2026, and his body was recovered the following day. Initial police reports suggested suicide, but his family insisted he was murdered.

A second post-mortem, conducted after exhumation, revealed signs of torture, multiple fractures, and a gunshot wound from the rear, leading to a murder charge being added to the case.

A new police investigation team was formed, and the Sindh High Court constituted a judicial commission to investigate his death. The investigation team has since confirmed that Mir Raza was murdered, ruling out suicide.