Slain Mir Raza’s family files petition in SHC for JIT probe

PakistanSlain Mir Raza’s family files petition in SHC for JIT probeBy Farooq Sami-Aug 24, 2026Add ARY News on GoogleAAResizeKARACHI: The family of the slain Mir Raza on Monday filed a petition in the Sindh High Court (SHC) requesting the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe his murder, ARY News reported. The SHC is likely to conduct an initial hearing on the matter today. Meanwhile, the family has rejected the Sindh government’s decision to establish a judicial commission to investigate the killing. “We will pursue a JIT,” the family said. The family said it had already made it clear that it did not want a judicial commission. The family members said they would file a petition in the Sindh High Court tomorrow seeking the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT). Earlier, the Sindh government on Sunday approved the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the murder of young businessman Mir Raza. The summary for the judicial commission was formally approved through circulation by members of the Sindh cabinet. A serving judge of the Sindh High Court (SHC) will conduct the inquiry. The cabinet has requested the Chief Justice of the SHC to nominate a judge for the commission, established under Section 3 of the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969. Additionally, the cabinet approved the Terms of Reference (TORs) for the murder investigation. The murder case was originally registered at Ferozabad Police Station. A spokesperson for Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah stated that the CM has expressed deep sympathy with the family of the late Mir Raza, emphasizing that he took the concerns expressed by the young businessman’s family seriously. According to the spokesperson, Chief Minister Shah received a letter written by Raza’s family requesting an investigation. The newly formed judicial commission will now conduct a transparent and impartial probe into the case. The commission will review discrepancies in the initial investigation, ex...