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KARACHI: A new report in the mysterious death case of young Karachi businessman Mir Raza has revealed that traces of gunshot residue (GSR) were also found on both of his hands.

Earlier, traces of gunshot residue had been found on Mir Raza’s back and chest.

The Chemical Examination Laboratory of the University of Karachi has completed its analysis of samples collected during the exhumation of Mir Raza Ali and submitted the report to police.

According to investigative sources, samples taken from both of Mir Raza’s hands showed traces of gunshot residue.

Sources said the presence of gunshot residue on both hands could indicate the possibility that Mir Raza may have fired a firearm himself in self-defence. However, sources said the finding alone cannot establish that the incident was a suicide.

Investigative sources said that only four results out of the 13 samples obtained for chemical analysis have been received. The remaining nine samples could not be examined because they had been discarded.

The issue of the samples had emerged after a new investigation team was formed in the Mir Raza case. It was revealed that a total of 17 forensic samples collected during the exhumation had not been delivered to the relevant forums for several days.

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Mir Raza’s lawyer and family had also expressed concerns that the samples could be lost because of delays in sending them to the relevant laboratories.

Lawyer Jibran Nasir, speaking to the media, had said that reports that DNA and other important samples had not reached the laboratory were extremely concerning, adding that the relevant investigating officers would have to explain the delay.

Police Surgeon Dr Samia Syed had clarified in this regard that all the samples had been handed over to the investigating officer and that it was the officer’s responsibility to ensure their timely delivery to the laboratory.

RAWALPINDI: One person was killed and 35 others were injured after multiple vehicles collided on the M-2 Motorway near Chakri in Rawalpindi amid heavy rain.

According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police, the deceased was identified as Shamsur Rehman, a resident of Attock.

The Motorway Police spokesperson said the accident occurred due to heavy rain. Following the collision, 30 injured people were shifted to different hospitals in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad for treatment.

Those who sustained minor injuries are being discharged after receiving medical treatment.

The accident comes as torrential rains continue to lash Rawalpindi, Islamabad and several other cities of Punjab.

Due to the ongoing heavy rainfall, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has issued a high alert and imposed a rain emergency.

According to the Managing Director of WASA, the ongoing spell is the heaviest of the current monsoon season, with more than 140 millimetres of rain recorded so far.

Meanwhile, the water level in Nullah Lai at Katarian has risen to 20 feet.

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RAWALPINDI: Important details have emerged in the murder case of TikToker Shamsu Bibi alias Ayesha. According to police, Shamsu Bibi was shot dead, while her 15-year-old sister Aasma was seriously injured in the attack. Police have registered a case and initiated investigations from multiple angles.

The father of the deceased, Fazaal Sahibzada, in his complaint to the police, has accused two individuals, Kausar and Javed alias Shaheen, of financial dealings and alleged threats involving his daughter. Questions have also been raised regarding the role of Kashif alias Kashi.

According to the police complaint, on August 14, Shamsu Bibi received an alleged phone call from Kashif alias Kashi, asking her to immediately come out of the house.

Following the call, Shamsu Bibi left home in a car accompanied by her 15-year-old sister Aasma and brother Nematullah. Shortly afterwards, near a petrol pump, two unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on their vehicle.

During the firing, a bullet hit Shamsu Bibi in the neck, resulting in her death on the spot.

Vehicle Collides After Firing, 15-Year-Old Sister Seriously Injured

After the firing, the vehicle went out of control and collided with another car, as a result of which Shamsu Bibi’s 15-year-old sister Aasma was also seriously injured.

Nematullah, the brother of the deceased who remained safe during the attack, told the family that the attackers appeared to be between 30 and 35 years of age.

Father Identified Body at Hospital

According to the father, Fazaal Sahibzada, when he reached THQ Hospital Taxila, his daughter’s body was present in the mortuary, where he identified her.

Following the incident, police registered a case and began investigations into various aspects of the murder and firing incident.

Financial Dispute Also Part of Investigation

In his complaint to the police, the father also mentioned a possible financial dispute as a motive behind the murder.

He accused Kausar and Javed alias Shaheen of financial dealings and alleged threats involving his daughter. According to him, Shamsu Bibi had previously filed a complaint against these individuals in Islamabad.

The father also expressed suspicion that the nominated individuals may be directly involved in the murder or may have allegedly arranged the attack through someone else.

Phone Call Before Firing Under Investigation

Questions have also been raised regarding the role of Kashif alias Kashi. According to the police complaint, Shamsu Bibi received an alleged phone call from him shortly before the firing, asking her to come out of the house.

Police investigations are also focusing on this phone call, after which Shamsu Bibi left her home.

TikTok Following and Online Presence

According to family sources, Shamsu Bibi had been creating videos on TikTok for the past 3 to 4 years, and her followers had reached approximately 1.3 million.

Family sources further stated that her TikTok account had over 30 million likes. After her death, the family deactivated her TikTok account.

Case Registered, Investigation Continues

Police have registered the case under sections 302, 324, 109, and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Investigations are ongoing into multiple aspects of the case, including the firing incident, identification of the attackers, the alleged phone call before the attack, and the financial dispute and alleged threats mentioned by the victim’s father.

According to available information, the investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the unidentified motorcyclists and other possible suspects may emerge as the inquiry progresses.

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ISLAMABAD: A report on the health of PTI founder Imran Khan and his meetings in jail has been submitted to the Supreme Court, stating that one of his eyes has almost returned to normal and that he and his wife meet every Tuesday. According to the report, 84 meetings have been held so far.

The two-page report was submitted by the superintendent of Adiala Jail to the Supreme Court regarding Imran Khan’s health and meetings in prison. The report also includes 24 pages of newspaper clippings and details of doctors’ check-up history to date.

According to the report, Imran Khan and his wife are regularly allowed to meet every Tuesday under jail rules. So far, 84 meetings have taken place.

The report states that the meetings are being conducted regularly in accordance with the applicable jail rules.

Medical Checks Conducted Three Times a Day

The report says Imran Khan’s food and drink are checked three times a day, along with his medical examination.

It further states that several government doctors have examined him.

Eye Treatment and Specialist Check-Ups

According to the report, Imran Khan has also received treatment from an eye specialist, and one of his eyes has almost returned to normal.

The report includes a summary of check-ups conducted by 39 different medical specialists between November 4, 2023, and August 10, 2026.

Request to Dispose of Case

The report has requested the Supreme Court to dispose of the case.

It also includes a reference to an assurance given by Salman Akram Raja before the High Court, in which he had said that he would not speak to the media within the jail premises after meetings.

According to the report, a media talk was held despite the court’s order, which amounted to a violation of the order.

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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has formally lodged a complaint with the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over the alleged violation of the prescribed protocol for obtaining confidential information.

According to the details provided, NADRA sent a letter to the FIA Director General stating that the FIA had sent manual letters in connection with requests made by Australian police.

Following NADRA’s letter, the FIA Director General issued strict instructions to all FIA zones, directing FIA circles and offices to send requests to NADRA for obtaining information through the Data Sharing Module portal.

FIA Zones Directed to Follow Data-Sharing Protocol

The FIA Director General, in the order, directed all FIA zones to use the prescribed mechanism for requesting information from NADRA.

Under the instructions, FIA circles and offices will submit requests through the Data Sharing Module portal to obtain the required information from NADRA.

The directive was issued following NADRA’s complaint regarding the use of manual correspondence in connection with requests related to Australian police.

Direct Contact with Departments Barred

The FIA Director General also directed all FIA zones not to contact departments directly for obtaining information.

The order further instructed the FIA to approach NADRA for information through the Anti-Money Laundering Circle.

The instructions were issued to ensure that requests for information are made through the designated mechanism rather than through manual correspondence.

Warning of Strict Action Over Violations

The FIA Director General warned that strict action would be taken against the relevant officials in case of violation of the order.

The order also noted that the use of manual mail for obtaining confidential information carries the risk of leakage of sensitive data.

NADRA’s formal complaint and the subsequent FIA directive have therefore established instructions for FIA offices and circles to use the Data Sharing Module portal when seeking information from NADRA.

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KARACHI: The newly appointed investigating officer in the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza, Siraj Lashari, appeared before the court, which expressed concern over the slow pace of the investigation.

The complainant, Mir Hussain, also appeared in court accompanied by his lawyer, Jibran Nasir. Investigating Officer Siraj Lashari informed the court that the statement of Muhammad Ahmed had been recorded as a witness.

Muhammad Ahmed, Mir Raza’s business partner, told the court that he had appeared whenever police summoned him. He complained that he was sometimes kept waiting for as long as six hours and said he had appeared before police on August 13 after being summoned.

Addressing Ahmed, the court said he must appear whenever called by police and directed him not to change his residence or leave the city without informing authorities, as he was currently on interim bail.

The complainant’s lawyer argued that Ahmed’s statement had been recorded as that of a witness, but if his bail application was either rejected or accepted, he could potentially be treated as an accused.

Expressing concern over the slow progress of the investigation, the court said the victim’s father, family and people in the city were concerned and directed investigators to determine the facts surrounding the murder and bring them before the court.

Lashari told the court that he had taken charge of the investigation on August 13. He said investigators were questioning around 35 people who had been in contact with Mir Raza.

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He added that, based on call records, individuals who had been in contact with Mir Raza on the day of the incident had been specifically summoned for questioning.

The investigating officer said Muhammad Ahmed and Mir Raza had communicated with each other, but no suspect had so far been identified or declared an accused in the case.

The court extended Ahmed’s interim bail until August 24 and directed him to cooperate with the investigation.

Lashari requested additional time, saying the investigation was still incomplete. The court granted investigators until August 24 to complete the probe and ordered them to submit a report at the next hearing.