The Sindh government has decided to form a joint investigation team (JIT) in the Mir Raza case. The decision follows recommendations from a judicial commission. Officials will issue the notification within 24 hours.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met members of a cabinet subcommittee reviewing the case. The committee includes provincial ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar and Saeed Ghani. Sindh Advocate General Jawad Dero is also a member.
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During the meeting, committee members briefed the chief minister on their review of the judicial commission’s recommendations. They also shared progress from the first review meeting concerning the commission’s report.
The briefing revealed that the review meeting had produced initial recommendations based on the judicial commission’s findings. Committee members presented these recommendations to Murad Ali Shah for further action.
KARACHI (October 21, 2026): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chairs a meeting with members of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine the report of the Mir Raza Judicial Commission at CM House.
#MirRaza https://t.co/7dMA8h5t3O— Sindh Chief Minister House (@SindhCMHouse) October 21, 2026
The provincial government has also decided to establish another investigative team alongside the JIT. This team will examine possible negligence by the teams that conducted the case’s initial investigation.
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The additional team will identify shortcomings and lapses during the earlier investigative process. The decision aims to address concerns raised through the judicial commission’s recommendations.
Murad Ali Shah directed officials to ensure full implementation of the committee’s recommendations. He also reaffirmed that the provincial government would act on the judicial commission’s findings. The JIT’s notification is expected within the next 24 hours.