Raza Murder case lawyer Jibran Nasir has rejected claims that Mir Raza Ali’s family lacks confidence in the Judicial Commission investigating the killing, calling such assertions “ridiculous”. Speaking to reporters after a hearing at the City Court on Saturday, Nasir said statements made by Mir Raza’s business partner, Ahmed Bharde, in a podcast could help investigators identify those responsible for the killing. Nasir said Bharde had disclosed information in the podcast that he had not shared with the Judicial Commission. If the revelations prove accurate, he added, they could potentially help investigators trace Mir Raza’s killers. He said the commission had asked Bharde to submit an application so that it could summon him and record his statement. Discussing the bail proceedings, Nasir said he had maintained from the beginning that Ahmed Bharde’s bail application was not maintainable and should be withdrawn. He alleged that the individuals concerned had not been nominated as accused in the case and argued that about a month had been unnecessarily spent on the proceedings. Local Government: Sindh opposition rejects proposed amendments Nasir welcomed public statements by Bharde and his brother, Abdullah, saying their comments could potentially assist the investigation. However, he said contradictions had emerged in some of their statements. He also questioned their claim that they did not trust the Judicial Commission, arguing that a witness should cooperate with an investigation rather than express distrust in the process. The remarks followed comments from Khalid Mumtaz, the lawyer representing Ahmed Bharde, who rejected the Judicial Commission’s proceedings. Mumtaz said Bharde and his brother Abdullah had not been named as accused and no longer faced any threat from police. He said they would appear if summoned but did not accept the commission’s authority. He added that the defence had withdrawn Bharde’s bail application because neither he nor his brother had been named among the accused. Mumtaz acknowledged that Ahmed Bharde had been Mir Raza’s business partner but rejected any suggestion that his client was involved in the killing. He also claimed that Bharde and his brother had not been given an opportunity to present their position before the Judicial Commission. The conflicting statements highlight a dispute over the commission’s role as it continues its inquiry into Mir Raza Ali’s killing. Post navigation Local Government: Sindh opposition rejects proposed amendments New Provinces: MQM-P renews demand for separate unit in urban Sindh
